Psammophiliella muralis 'Gypsy Deep Rose'

Synonyms

Gypsophila muralis 'Gypsy Deep Rose'

Annual Biennial

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A strong, compact, mound-forming, bushy annual plant with lance-shaped leaves. It produces a multitude of deep rose-coloured semi-double and double flowers during the summer that grow into dense balls. Ideal for cut flowers

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 1 year
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Clump forming, Bushy
Genus: A genus of mound-forming, annual flowering plants, native to Europe but not the British Isles. The dark green, wiry foliage is linear-shaped and small, pink or sometimes white flowers appear from summer until autumn
Name Status: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, in deep, light, alkaline soil. Plant out when danger of frost has passed

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Successful germination requires warm temperatures, e.g. 20°C

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants
Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds
Cut flowers

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free