| Description | A pink flowering version of Bristol Fairy. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (gyp-SOFF-ill-un)(pa-nik-ew-LAY-ta) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | Cold 4-9, Heat 1-7 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | well drained will not tolerate soggy soils, neutral to basic ph, may need to use lime as a soil amendment |
| Flowers | double pink, 1/4 inch, produced in masses, good as a cut or dried flower, produces a cloud-like wispy mass of flowers |
| Leaves | narrow, gray green, opposite |
| Roots | deep tap root which resents being moved |
| Dimensions | 18 inches |
| Maintenance | A tall variety that will tend to flop. Because of the transparent nature it is hard to hide support structures. Plant among shrubs and other perennials to support the plant. Once established it dislikes being moved |
| Propagation | cuttings, won't come true from seed |
| Misc Facts | Gypsophila is derived from the Greek words gypsos for gypsum and philos for friendship. Some species of Gypsophila need to be grown in basic soil. Soils high in gypsum are basic. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson) |
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