Acanthophyllum cerastioides Pretty Maid ('Yatgyp')
baby's breath [Pretty Maid]
A compact, semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound of small, rounded leaves to 30cm tall. Aprofusion of sweetly-scented, saucer-shaped, white flowers with delicate pink veining up to 1cm wide are borne from spring into early summer above the foliage
Synonyms
Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Yatgyp'Gypsophila cerastioides 'Yatgyp'
see moreGypsophila cerastioides Pretty Maid
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Acanthophyllum are a genus of around 75 species of compact, perennial, shrub-like flowering plants with spiny leaves and pink or white flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by a stem rot
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