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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Gypsophila 'Summer Sparkles' is a compact gypsophila, forming densely branched, rounded clumps of grey-green foliage. From late-spring masses of small, semi-double, fragrant white flowers appear until midsummer.

'Summer Sparkles' is perfect for growing towards the middle of herbaceous borders, and makes an excellent 'filler' plant for gaps in ornamental displays. The flowers are long-lasting and work well in cut flower arrangements.

For best results grow Gypsophila 'Summer Sparkles' in moist but well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Avoid disturbing plants once established, and cut down plants in spring.

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Gypsophila ‘Summer sparkles’ and wildlife

Gypsophila ‘Summer sparkles’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Gypsophila ‘Summer sparkles’ poisonous?

Gypsophila ‘Summer sparkles’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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