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Foamy, frothy plants are perfect fillers where you have a space in abed or border, and they are effective at softening the edge of a planting display.
Gypsophila, Baby’s breath
Latin nameGypsophila
Common nameBaby’s breath
Type of plantPerennial
HardinessHardy
Flower colourWhite, pink
Leaf colourMid-green
Height and spread25cm to 75cm x 30cm (1ft) to 75cm (10in to 2.5ft x 1ft to 2.5ft)
Description
This is a favourite plant with florists as it bears lots of small round flowers all over its thin, branching wiry stems. For a second flush of flowers, trim back after first flowering. Needs sun and prefers deep, well-drained soil.
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