Gypsophila repens - Cultivation Notes
Preferring full sun and a sandy well drained soil Gypsophila will tolerate extreme cold but requires a relatively sheltered position away from strong winds. Water regularly during summer. Cut back to ground in autumn and mulch every 2-3 years.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Gypsophila repens:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Suitable for container growing
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Gypsophila repens:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
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