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1 pkt
A$3.75
Botanical Name
Gypsophila paniculata

A frost-hardy and wide-spreading perennialwith hundreds of tiny star-like, white flowers through summer. An easy-to-grow cottage plant that can be used amongst other plants where it elegantly fills space or covers the dying foliage of spring bulbs. It has a long-lasting cut flower, which can also be dried. It is widely used in the cut flower industry. Grows to one metre, prefers limey soils with good drainage and lots of sun. 150 seeds.

Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays or sow direct. Cover seeds thinly, keep moist and at about 17-20˚C. May need staking in windy areas.
Height
1 m
Spacing/Spread
0.5 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Feb 28th
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Mar 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
May 1st to Dec 31st