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Annual Biennial

Psammophiliella muralis 'Gypsy Pink' (d)
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A compact, bushy, annual producing a mound of finely textured foliage dotted with small, deep pink, single, semi-double or double flowers from late spring to early autumn

Synonyms
Gypsophila muralis 'Gypsy'
Gypsophila muralis 'Gypsy Pink'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, preferably alkaline, very well drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Genearlly pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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