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Flower colour

Flower style:

Clusters/sprays

Foliage colour

Foliage style:

Fine, oval

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone

Plant size:

1.2m

1.2m

Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy'

Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy'

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Scientific family:

Caryophyllaceae

Type:

Herbaceous perennial

Lifecycle:

Deciduous

Garden style:

Cottage/informal or town/courtyard

Position:

Border

Soil:

Loam or chalk

pH:

Alkaline or neutral

Aspect:

East, south or west

Exposure:

Exposed

Shape:

Bushy

Maintenance:

Typical maintenance

Time to maturity:

2-5 years

Awards:

AGM

Description:

Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' is a tall herbaceous perennial producing sprays of small, pure white flowers on slender stems amongst narrow, silvery-grey foliage, adding lightness and movement to a border. It needs a very well-drained alkaline soil in full sun to do well.

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by Andrea

Last updated 31 Jul 2012

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