Especially decorative varieties of gypsophila
The giant gypsophila (Crambe cordifolia) lives up to its name with a maximum height of 1.80 m. Its heart-shaped leaves are unusual but very decorative. The giant gypsophila blooms in the months of June and July. The gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata) is less large, but with a pretty spherical or bushy growth habit.
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The 1.20 m tall ´Flamingo´ variety also belongs to the perennials. The rose-red filled flowers will delight you until October. The upholstery gypsophila (Gypsophila repens) is quite the opposite, with a stature height of around 10-20 cm. It forms decorative flower carpets in white or pink and is ideal for stone or roof gardens.
The flowers of the ´Rosa Schönheit´ variety are dark pink. Gypsophila repens ´Alba´, on the other hand, has a classic white flower. The variety ´Rosea´ also shows its pink, abundant abundance of flowers from May to July. These ground covers also grow on dry stone walls or decorate yours
Window boxes.(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) You can also use it for small bouquets, such as one Bridal bouquet use. Tall varieties are more suitable for large bouquets.How do you overwinter gypsophila?
If you let annual gypsophila stand over the winter, then maybe it will come off by itself. Hardy however it is not. Perennial gypsophila cut In the fall they are about a hand's breadth above the ground. Bedding plants do not need protection from the cold. But they should be protected from too much moisture, otherwise they will get root rot and will not survive the winter.
The essentials in brief:
- both annual and perennial
- greater variety of colors for annual varieties
- perennial gypsophila is hardy
- both perennials and ground cover
Tips & Tricks
If you want to know whether your gypsophila is actually perennial, then it is best to ask about it when you buy it. You can collect seeds from annual varieties for next spring to sow.