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Gypsophila repens
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Remains small gipskruid as randbeplanting of the border. The average size is 15 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.4.4.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : For a sunny, moist, rocky soil, like mountainsides.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : In small groups or solitary. Tolerate mild droughts.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : wit

Flowering period : june - august

Size approx. : 20 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Vercors, Frankrijk

Date taken : 20.07.2012

Family : Caryophyllaceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Vercors, Frankrijk

© picture 4 : Th. Ploeger en Zn