Gypsophila Covent Garden Seeds

Gypsophila Covent Garden Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A graceful annual producing clouds of delicate white flowers on branching stems.

 

Known botanically as Gypsophila elegans Covent Garden this variety is valued for its airy texture and long lasting summer display.

 

Unlike ordinary bedding plants Gypsophila Covent Garden provides lightness and movement making it one of the most admired choices for borders containers and cutting gardens.

 

Its reliable growth and abundant blooms make it a favourite for pollinator friendly planting and floral arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1.5 grams

 

Sow March to May directly outdoors in prepared beds. Germination 10 to 20 days at 15 to 20°C. Soil and Position Light well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 45 to 60 cm with branching stems and masses of small white flowers. Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun. Sow seeds thinly in drills 0.5 cm deep and 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15 cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Gypsophila Covent Garden is best grown in borders or cutting gardens.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in light soil with regular watering during dry periods. Gypsophila Covent Garden thrives in sunny sites and is hardy in summer conditions. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering or allow plants to self seed for naturalised displays.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds borders containers and cutting gardens. Gypsophila Covent Garden produces clouds of delicate white blooms creating airy and romantic displays. Highly suitable for pollinator habitats and sustainable gardening. Excellent for cut flowers and floral arrangements.

 

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