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Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711

Scientific Name: Gypsophila paniculata 'Danghappy'

Also Known As

  • Gypsophila paniculata 'Happy Festival'
  • Happy Festival™ Baby's Breath

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711 plant details

Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact (to 24-36"), with clouds of larger, double and semi-double tiny pure white flowers, this self-branching baby's breath is wonderful not only in the garden, but also in containers or even hanging baskets. S/M-GDr PP9711

Gardening facts about Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711 plant

How to Grow Gypsophila paniculata Happy Festival™ PP09711

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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