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White Gypsophila repens Seeds - Perennial Ground Cover

White Gypsophila repens Seeds - Perennial Ground Cover

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare a well-draining seed bed or seed trays before sowing.

Scatter the seeds evenly on the soil surface and press them lightly into the soil without covering deeply, as light helps with germination.

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the germination period.

Once seedlings are strong and hardy, carefully transplant them to their final growing position.

How to Grow

Grow plants in full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Use well-drained, sandy or loamy soil to prevent root rot.

Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions, and avoid waterlogging.

Apply mulch to help retain moisture and control weeds.

Trim plants lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage healthy growth.

Tips

Plant seeds in spring or early summer after the risk of frost has passed.

Allow adequate spacing between plants so they can spread naturally and form a dense ground cover.

The delicate blooms will attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, adding life and beauty to your garden.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Low-growing plant

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Spreading

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late spring to summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not edible

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
White Gypsophila repens Seeds - Perennial Ground Cover
seed-type

Seed Type

Flower seeds

plant-type

Plant Type

Ornamental

White Gypsophila Repens (Creeping Baby’s Breath) produces a delicate carpet of small, white flowers above soft grey-green foliage. This ornamental ground cover thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade and offers visual interest in gardens, rockeries, and edges. Known for its resilient nature and pollinator appeal, it works well in beds, borders, and containers.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

6–12 in

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

Zones 3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

~12–18 in (30–45 cm)

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow / 1–3 mm shallow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000152586

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Gypsophila repens different from florist's baby's breath?

G. repens is a low, creeping ground cover, while florist's baby's breath (G. paniculata) grows taller and upright, more suited to cutting for arrangements.

Does this gypsophila spread to form a mat over time?

Yes, it's a low, spreading perennial that gradually forms a dense mat, making it useful as a living ground cover.

What does the bloom display look like on creeping gypsophila?

It produces a haze of tiny white flowers covering the foliage, giving a soft, cloud-like carpet effect in late spring to summer.

Where does creeping gypsophila work best in garden design?

It's well suited to rock gardens, wall crevices, edging, and between paving stones where a low spreading habit is desired.

Do pollinators visit gypsophila's tiny flowers?

Bees and small pollinating insects are drawn to the abundant tiny blooms during its flowering period.

How much spacing does creeping gypsophila need?

Space plants roughly 12-18 inches apart to allow the mat-forming habit to fill in without overcrowding.