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Gypsophila cerastioides ‘Pixie Splash’
Baby’s Breath
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Zone 4 to Zone 9
Plant Shapes: Tuft Cushion
1.240.230

A very low cousin to the familiar Baby’s Breath of florist shops, this species is well suited to growing in the rock garden, rock wall or alpine trough. It forms a compact tuft or mound of small, rounded fresh green leaves, with taller branching stems that are studded with starry flowers from late spring into the summer. Petals are white with a splash of pink. Requires a well-drained site. Clumps may be divided in spring or early autumn. Drought tolerant. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. May remain evergreen in mild winter regions.


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Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun

Soil Type
  Loamy
  Sandy

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Dry

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Light

Rate of Spread
  Medium
Flower Colour
  Light Pink
  White

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
  Mid Summer

Foliage Color
  Deep Green

Plant Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Ground Cover
  Massed

Flower Head Size
  Very Small

Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches

Spread
   10-20 cm
   4-8 inches


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