Gypsophila paniculata 'Flamingo' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Caryophyllaceae Subfamily: Caryophylloideae Tribe: Caryophylleae
Genus: Gypsophila
English name: Baby's breath 'Flamingo'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Jardin! L'Encyclopédie.
- Systematical and morphological characteristics of annual Gypsophila L.(Caryophyllaceae) taxa of Turkey, Korkmaz Mustafa & Oezcelik Hasan. Biological Diversity and Conservation 2011 Vol. 4(1) pag. 79-98. ResearchGate
- Taxonomic contributions to Gypsophila L. genus in Turkey and a new taxon from Erzurum: G. venusta subsp. staminea, Ozcelik Hasan & Özgökçe Fevzi. Anatolian Journal of Botany 2020 Vol. 5. DOI
- Systematical and morphological characteristics of annual Gypsophila L.(Caryophyllaceae) taxa of Turkey, Korkmaz Mustafa & Oezcelik Hasan. Biological Diversity and Conservation 2011 Vol. 4(1) pag. 79-98. ResearchGate
- Taxonomic contributions to Gypsophila L. genus in Turkey and a new taxon from Erzurum: G. venusta subsp. staminea, Ozcelik Hasan & Özgökçe Fevzi. Anatolian Journal of Botany 2020 Vol. 5. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,6ft x 2,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,6ft x 2,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
31-05-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
24-07-13 6x Dead plant due to planting too much in the sun: Rb5.