Gypsophila pacifica
Gypsophila pacifica
Gypsophila pacifica
Gypsophila pacifica
Baby's Breath
The plant is showing signs of recovery. I am very pleased.
The Professor, 28/02/2024
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Description
Gypsophila pacifica resembles its cousin G. paniculata, well known to florists, but this Siberian species is slightly taller, its flowers and leaves are larger, its stems are thicker, and it grows in all types of soil, even if clayey and cold in winter. In summer, its airy, white-pink flowering is a delight. Its lightness enhances the opulent beauty of heavier plants. It is a robust and hardy perennial, but also very resistant to drought. A plant that undoubtedly deserves to be grown.
Gypsophila pacifica belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, just like carnations. This botanical species is native to temperate Asia and the North: eastern Siberia, Korea, northern China. In nature, it grows in deciduous forests, meadows, and rocky areas at low altitudes. The flowering plant forms a bushy, rounded clump, reaching about 1.3m (4ft) in height and 60cm (24in) in width. Flowering occurs in July-August. The bell-shaped calyx flowers measure about 1.5cm (1in) in diameter and are grouped in somewhat loose terminal cymes. Their colour is a washed white with a hint of pink. The foliage is deciduous, absent in winter. It consists of oval leaves, measuring up to 6cm (2in) long and 3.5cm (1in) wide, with a grey-blue-green, glaucous colour. The base of the plant is woody, and the root system does not tolerate root competition from other plants. The base of the plant remains leafy in winter, and new shoots emerge quite late in spring.
Gypsophila pacifica, like all gypsophilas, brings lightness to every bed and bouquet where it is present. Its combination with the opulent flowers of tree peonies and roses is absolutely perfect. This plant requires very little maintenance and is content with very little: fairly rich soil, even heavy, cold in winter and dry in summer, will suffice. It will also be beautiful among shrub salvias, oriental poppies, and tall thistles. Create stunning tall borders with this plant. It goes well with everything!
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Botanical data
Gypsophila
pacifica
Caryophyllaceae
Baby's Breath
Russia
Planting and care
For us, it is irreplaceable: it is the only vine-plant that accepts heavy and clayey soil in our garden without dying in winter. This species also grows in light and dry soil in summer. Its resistance to cold is excellent. However, it does not appreciate root competition from other plants and its young shoots may be of interest to slugs and other snails. Be sure to monitor the young plants.
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Planting & care advice
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.