
Botanical name
Gypsophila Paniculata

Common name
Baby’s-breath or bridal veil

Variety

Flower colour
White or pink

Temperature
min 7-8°

Exposure
Direct sunlight

Watering needs
Medium

Blooming
Spring-Summer

Availability
March-May
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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”).
Gypsophila Paniculata
Baby’s-breath or bridal veil
White or pink
min 7-8°
Direct sunlight
Medium
Spring-Summer
March-May
Disponibilità | March, April, May |
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Esposizione | Full sun |
Fioritura | Spring, Summer |
Necessità Idrica | Average |
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