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 June and July. The gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata) is less large, but has a pretty spherical or bushy habit.
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The 1.20 m tall ´Flamingo´ variety also belongs to the perennials. You will be delighted by the rose-red filled flowers until October. The upholstery gypsophila (Gypsophila repens) is quite the opposite, with a growth 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, blooms in classic white. 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 your window boxes. (€ 106.25 at Amazon *) You can also use it for small bouquets, such as a bridal bouquet. 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. However, it is not hardy. Perennial gypsophila cut off about a hand's breadth above the ground in autumn. Bedding plants do not need protection from the cold. However, 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 sowing next spring.
