Gypsophila Summer Sparkles (Gypsophila paniculata 'Summer Sparkles')
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Perennial Compact, Mounding in the Caryophyllaceae Family

Gypsophila paniculata 'Summer Sparkles' (bred as 'Esm Chispa', US Plant Patent 19,318) is a compact, mounding selection of Baby's Breath bred specifically for pot and container production. It forms a tidy, inverted-triangle-shaped clump about 16 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 22 inches wide, covered from early to late summer in countless tiny white flowers on wiry, branching stems.

Like the species, it prefers full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil, and resents being disturbed once established. Its airy texture makes it a dependable filler wherever a garden needs a lighter touch, and the flower sprays hold up well in fresh or dried arrangements.

Pros

  • Compact, uniform mounding habit bred for containers and small spaces
  • Abundant tiny white flowers from early to late summer
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Good for cut and dried arrangements

Cons

  • Dislikes being moved or divided once established
  • Repeated handling can irritate skin or airways in sensitive people
  • Needs well-drained, alkaline soil
Highlights A compact, container-friendly Baby's Breath selection (bred as 'Esm Chispa', US Plant Patent 19,318), valued for its tidy mounding habit and summer-long cloud of tiny white flowers.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 16 - 18 inches tall. 18 - 22 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Early Summer to Late Summer
Flower Color White
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 05/11 - 07/26
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 05/04 - 09/10

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