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Gypsophila aretioides

Gypsophila aretioides
Alpine baby's breath

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A beautiful perennial with tiny white flowers.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

25 years ago, Gypsophila aretioides was a rarity in the small world of alpine enthusiasts. Today, hardly anyone is interested in it. It forms a cushion so tight that it appears artificial. After about ten years, the plant becomes a small hemispherical dome measuring 10 to 20cm (4 to 8in) in diameter. The tiny and closely imbricate evergreen leaves are a beautiful glossy dark green. It bears tiny white flowers that appear to be resting on the foliage.

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Gypsophila aretioides (Foliage) Foliage
Gypsophila aretioides (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Gypsophila

Species

aretioides

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Alpine baby's breath

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference907611

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Planting and care

Many experts suggest this plant should only be grown in an alpine greenhouse. We have been cultivating it for 20 years in a trough, outdoors, simply protected from rain by a frame in winter. Suitable for any poor, well-drained soil, even limestone. It needs the warmest possible exposure to see it flower.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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