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GYPSOPHILA 'Snowflake'
Commonly known as Baby's breath
Large filmy double white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Support with twiggy sticks before flowers appear. -
Pests & Diseases
Stem rot occasionally -
Place of origin
Central and eastern Europe. -
White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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PaniclesMany-flowered panicles
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TrumpetShallowly trumpet-shaped, to 1cm (½in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
75-100cm (30-39in) -
Spread
75-100cm (30-39in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Tap-rooted herbaceous perennial with branching stems forming an airy mound of linear-lance-shaped leaves.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size75-100cm (30-39in)
75-100cm (30-39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soilVery well drained, light soil. Will not tolerate wet winter conditions.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Gypsophila - Growing Guide
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