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Gypsophila

Gypsophila is a perennial plant in the family Caryophyllaceae which originates from Europe and Western Asia. It looks like a bush and it bears on all the length of its thin stems numerous white or pink flowers. Because of its compact shape it is commonly called “baby’s-breath” and, in addition to being an ornamental plant for borders, it is used to make bouquets for brides (another common name is, as a matter of fact, “bridal veil”).

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Gypsophila Paniculata

Common name

Common name

Baby’s-breath or bridal veil

Variety

Variety

Flower colour

Flower colour

White or pink

Temperature

Temperature

min 7-8°

Exposure

Exposure

Direct sunlight

Watering needs

Watering needs

Medium

Blooming

Blooming

Spring-Summer

Availability

Availability

March-May

Disponibilità

March, April, May
Esposizione

Full sun
Fioritura

Spring, Summer
Necessità Idrica

Average

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