Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck'

Also Known As

Red Neck Baby's Breath

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck' plant details

Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Own selection for the dark red stems. After the main flush of flowers, blooms intermittently all summer thereafter. Great for troughs and rock gardens. Drought tolerant. Long-lived in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Not recommended for area with high humidity.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Pretty and useful, ground-covering baby's breath to only 4-6" tall and spreading to up to 24" wide. Perfect on a wall or spilling out of a container, blooming in late spring to early summer, the trailing stems of small, green leaves nearly covered in pale pink flowers. Happy in sun and neutral to alkaline soil. Drought tolerant once established. These are die-back perennials, returning faithfully in spring down to -30 °F, USDA zone 4. Sadly does not tolerate high humidity.