Gypsophila Pixie Splash

Alpine Baby's Breath

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A Cushion of Starry Flowers
Long-blooming 5-petaled flowers are white with striped violet-pink eyelashes. Bright green mounded foliage may remain evergreen in milder climates. Loads of flowers! This cutie is sometimes called Mouse-Ear Baby’s Breath. The mounding habit of Gysophila Pixie Splash is ideal for edging a border. Well suited for a rock garden or alpine trough. Drought tolerant once established. The prolific flowers from late spring into summer entice butterflies.

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A Cushion of Starry Flowers
Long-blooming 5-petaled flowers are white with striped violet-pink eyelashes. Bright green mounded foliage may remain evergreen in milder climates. Loads of flowers! This cutie is sometimes called Mouse-Ear Baby’s Breath. The mounding habit of Gysophila Pixie Splash is ideal for edging a border. Well suited for a rock garden or alpine trough. Drought tolerant once established. The prolific flowers from late spring into summer entice butterflies.

Code GYPI

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Plant Type Perennials

Species cerastoides

Height Short 4-6"

Spacing Plant 4-8" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 4-7

Soil Type Normal, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers

Gypsophila General Information

One of the most widely-used cut flowers. Gysophila repens are good groundcovers for hot dry spots. Very hardy to cold, but does not tolerate humidity well. Creeping baby's breath likes well-drained, alkaline soil. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Gypsophila Plant Care

No special care needed. Dislikes being moved or divided once established. Likes a well-drained, alkaline soil. Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming to encourage re-bloom.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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