Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' Seeds

Gypsophila repens is a Hardy Perennial.

It comes back year after year. In mild winters, it keeps its grey-green leaves (semi-evergreen), but in harsh winters it may die back to the roots and re-emerge in spring.

The Lime Lover: This plant naturally grows on limestone slopes. It absolutely loves chalky or alkaline soil. If you have "thin" soil where other plants starve, this Gypsophila will feel right at home.

This is an easy-to-grow alpine that dislikes wet feet.

Germination:
Sow indoors from February to June. Scatter the seeds on the surface of gritty compost. Do not cover them—they need light to germinate. Keep warm (20°C). Germination takes 10-21 days.

Where to Sow:
It demands full sun and **excellent drainage**. It hates heavy, wet clay. If you have clay soil, plant it in a container or mix plenty of grit into the planting hole.

Care While Growing:
Once established, it is incredibly drought tolerant. After the main flush of flowers fades in late summer, trim the plant back with shears. This keeps the mat tight and neat and often encourages a second, smaller flush of blooms in autumn.

Creeping Gypsophila looks stunning when allowed to mingle with other dry-loving rockery plants:

• 🌼 Erigeron 'Profusion': The Wall Duo. Erigeron (Mexican Fleabane) and Creeping Gypsophila are the two kings of wall planting. The daisy-like Erigeron and the starry Gypsophila weave together to create a frothy, pink-and-white cascade.
• 🌿 Common Thyme: The Scented Carpet. Thyme offers a darker, evergreen foliage contrast to the lighter grey-green of the Gypsophila. Both love hot, dry conditions and look great growing in gravel.

Sow in spring. Flowers early summer (June-August).