Product specifications and features

Product Description

Gypsophilia Elegans Covent Garden Seeds

GYPSOPHILA
Gypsophila elegans 'Elegans Covent Garden' Add a touch of elegance to your garden with these delicate white flowers on slender stems. A superb addition to a floral bouquet. Hardy Annual.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 45cm
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering Time: June to October
Garden Uses: Great as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Attracts: Bees & Butterflies

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting Indoors - February-April
Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost, be careful not to over-water. Store in a warm place at an approx. temperature of 16ºc. When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location. Harden off first

Sowing Outdoors - April-July

Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in flowering location, thin to above spacings.

Specs & Details

Established spread
20-40cm
Flower colour
White
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Upright

Features

  • Perfect for Pots

  • Thrives Full Sun

Plant Calendar

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Plant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From March To April

Harvest

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From April To May

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

When can I grow Gypsophila in the UK?

Start Gypsophila in spring, either in pots or directly in its final position once the soil has warmed up. Choose a sunny site with free-draining soil.

Where is the best place to grow Gypsophila?

Gypsophila grows best in full sun and light, well-drained soil. It does not perform well in heavy, wet ground, where the roots are more likely to rot.

Can I grow Gypsophila in pots?

Yes, especially compact types. Use a pot with good drainage and a gritty compost, then place it in full sun.

Why has my Gypsophila died or failed to grow?

Gypsophila is very sensitive to waterlogging. Poor drainage, overwatering and heavy clay soil are common causes of failure, so improve drainage or grow it in a raised bed or pot.

Does Gypsophila come back every year?

It depends on the type. Some Gypsophila lasts for one season, while perennial types return each year. Check the product details to confirm which type you are growing.

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