Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink'

Pacific Gypsophila

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Common Name:

Pacific Gypsophila

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

110 cm

Maximum width:

110 cm

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Description

Gypsophila paniculata. Large-flowered, erect branching plants covered with pinkish white double flowers. Good for fresh and dried bouquets. Perennial. Ht:3'. GARDEN HINTS: Best in well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time. To dry for bouquets; cut sprays of flowers at their peak of bloom, remove foliage, bunch loosely, and hang upside down in a warm, airy place 2-3 weeks.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Blooming

In larger types, plants will rebloom if cut back after the first flowering.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Growth

Gypsophila grows best in full sun.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Planting

Grow all types from basal cuttings of from seeds, or divide. Seeds can be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time. Space 2-3' apart.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Pest

Common problems include crown gall, crown rot, stem rot, and bacterial soft rot.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Interesting facts

Gypsophila means "chalk lover" as Baby's breath grows well in chalky, calcium-rich soils.

Pacific Gypsophila (Gypsophila pacifica 'Pacifica Pink') - Soil and irrigation

Moderate water. Dries out quickly in hot, wet weather and poor-draining soil. Add lime to strongly acid soils, but most species do fine in neutral to slightly alkaline soil that is moist and well-drained. You do not need to water until after the foliage has started to grow, and only water 1-2 times a week if soil becomes dry.