Gypsophilia Summer Sparkles

Gypsophilia Summer Sparkles is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its airy sprays of tiny white flowers in summer, creating a light, cloud-like effect above neat, deciduous foliage. Best in full sun and well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline (chalky), it dislikes winter wet and heavy, poorly drained ground. Reaching around 30–45cm tall and 30–60cm wide, it’s ideal as a delicate filler in sunny borders and cottage-style plantings, and its fine stems are excellent for cut flowers in arrangements.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun

Rate of Growth: Average

Soil: Well-drained; prefers neutral to alkaline (chalky) soils; moderately fertile

Hardiness: Fully hardy

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