Baby's Breath Rosea
Gypsophila repens
jip-SOFF-ih-luh REE-penz
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This is a dwarf cousin to the more familiar tall Baby s Breath. Plants form a low mat of grey-green leaves, bearing masses of small starry soft-pink flowers in early summer, which literally smother the clump. Excellent for rock gardens or cascading over walls, as well as for edging or in mixed containers. Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming. Easily divided in spring or early fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division