Gypsophila paniculata, the Latin name for gypsophila, is very decorative and easy to care for. Hardly any plant needs to be watered less and is so often tied into bouquets. It adorns cottage gardens, rose beds, rock gardens and dry stone walls alike.

Gypsophila likes it dry

How much water does gypsophila need?

The gypsophila would like to have dry feet. So it doesn't take a lot of water. On the contrary: if you water it too much, it will flower less or not at all. Better to avoid watering altogether. Incidentally, the same applies to the fertilizer. Only give your gypsophila a little water if it has been very dry for a long period of time.

Gypsophila in winter

Since perennial gypsophila is hardy, it only needs winter protection in the bucket. However, too much water can become a problem in wet autumn or winter. Treat your gypsophila to rain protection when it rains heavily and ensure good water drainage.

Typical diseases of gypsophila

The gypsophila is very easy to care for in the right location and hardly susceptible to diseases and pests. Young plants or seedlings occasionally suffer from stem rot, adult plants from root rot. The reason for both diseases is usually too wet soil. In the spring, snails like to eat the young shoots and thereby destroy the whole plant. In winter, rabbits sometimes do similar damage.

The use of gypsophila

As a medicinal herb, for example for an expectorant or draining tea, the gypsophila is rarely used today. It is hard to imagine beautiful bouquets without it. It impresses with its elegant simplicity and is even used for tying bouquets.

drying gypsophila

Gypsophila still looks very natural after drying. Maybe that's why people like to use it for drying bouquets. To dry, hang buds down in a shady but airy spot.

The essentials in brief:

  • don't water
  • do not fertilize
  • Absolutely avoid waterlogging
  • little disease prone
  • ideal for drying
  • perfect for flowers and bridal bouquets

tips and tricks

Cut your gypsophila at the ideal time and you will be rewarded with a second bloom.

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Vegetable garden