{"product_id":"gypsophila-summer-sparkles","title":"Gypsophila Summer Sparkles®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGypsophila Summer Sparkles®\u003c\/em\u003e: Clouds of White That Steal the Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis baby's breath never needed a bouquet to feel important. A cloud of tiny white flowers covers every side, while salt, drought and deer all fail to make a dent. THE FILLER FLOWER THAT FINALLY GOT ITS OWN SHOW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGypsophila paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'ESM Chispa'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby's Breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58–69 cm (23–27 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–102 cm (30–40 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, semi-double, white and lightly fragrant, covering the plant on all sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to midsummer (June to July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green on a densely branched, rounded clump that doesn't go dormant in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, good for fresh and dried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Patent:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPP 19,318\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in the front or middle of a sunny border, where its cloud of white softens hard edges and fills gaps left by plants that go dormant in summer. It's salt tolerant, so it's a good pick for beds near a driveway or sidewalk. Plant extra in a cutting bed for fresh or dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy baby's breath pairs well with \u003cem\u003ePerovskia 'CrazyBlue'\u003c\/em\u003e, a compact Russian sage with violet flowers from July to September. \u003cem\u003eGaillardia SpinTop® Mariachi Red Sky\u003c\/em\u003e adds bold red blooms from June to September at the front. \u003cem\u003eLiatris pycnostachya\u003c\/em\u003e rises behind at 90 to 150 cm, with purple spikes from July to September. Give these plants full sun and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun in well-drained, gritty soil. Neutral to alkaline soil suits it best. Wet clay, especially over winter, is the fastest way to lose it, so improve heavy soil with grit or plant in a raised spot. Water through the first season, then only in long dry spells. Shear or deadhead after the first flush of flowers to encourage more. Cut back in late fall or early spring. Baby's breath grows a deep taproot and dislikes being moved, so choose its spot once and leave it there. Don't divide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGypsophila paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e is native to central and eastern Europe and central Asia, and its genus name comes from the Greek for gypsum and loving, a nod to its fondness for chalky, limy soils. Summer Sparkles® is a compact selection offered by Walters Gardens of Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it by the road where nothing else survives the winter salt. Then cut a handful for the house. STOP CALLING IT FILLER.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ White \/ 3","offer_id":67851557339414,"sku":"GYPSSUS01","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/GypsophilaSummerSparkles.png?v=1793705113","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/gypsophila-summer-sparkles","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}