Gypsophila paniculata Bristol Fairy
Gypsophila paniculata Bristol Fairy
Gypsophila paniculata Bristol Fairy
Gypsophila x paniculata Bristol Fairy
Baby's Breath
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Description
Nicknamed 'mist', Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' forms a cloud of small white pompom flowers, pure white, exceeding one meter in all directions. Its extraordinary lightness makes this semi-woody perennial suitable for beds of heavier perennials, in light and well-exposed soil. It requires little care, blooms all summer, and can be used to create charming dried or fresh bouquets.
Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a double-flowered form of the paniculate baby's breath, native to Europe and temperate Asia. It forms a bushy, highly branched and round clump, reaching a minimum of 1 m (3 feet) in all directions. Often treated as an annual, it is a very hardy plant but not very long-lived. Its flowering period is long, occurring from June to September. It becomes covered with countless very double flowers, measuring 1.5 cm (1in) in diameter, grouped in very airy panicles. The foliage is deciduous, composed of linear, thin and glabrous leaves, about 7 cm (3in) long. The base is woody, and the root system consists of fleshy and fragile rhizomes.
Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' brings a lot of lightness to every bed and bouquet where it is present. This plant thrives in moist and rich, well-draining soil and requires a sunny exposure. It also looks beautiful in rock gardens alongside salvias, oriental poppies, garden irises, echinaceas, and tall thistles. Whether in a bouquet or in the garden, it is an ideal companion for both old-fashioned and modern roses.
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Bristol Fairy
Caryophyllaceae
Baby's Breath
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Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' requires a light, even poor, calcareous, rocky and sandy soil, in full sun. In heavy and moist soil, they behave like annual plants. A very well-drained soil allows it to live for a long time and withstand the cold. In rich and moist soil, it dies in the winter following its planting. Plant in a sheltered location from strong winds. Prune the plant after flowering. Choose its location carefully, as it does not like to be moved.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.