Alba Creeping Baby's Breath
Alba Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens 'Alba')
Alba Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens 'Alba') is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that produces a profusion of delicate white flowers in late spring to early summer. This charming alpine variety is perfect for rock gardens, edging, and cascading over walls, providing a soft, cloud-like effect in the landscape.
Distinctive Features
Alba Creeping Baby's Breath forms dense, trailing mounds of slender, blue-green foliage that become covered in small, star-like white blooms. Unlike taller Gypsophila varieties, this creeping form spreads gracefully, adding texture and lightness to garden beds and borders.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil.
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8, making it adaptable to a variety of climates.
Ideal Uses
- Rock Gardens: Thrives in dry, well-drained soils.
- Ground Cover: Spreads to form a low, dense mat.
- Edging: Provides a soft border along pathways.
- Wall Plantings: Cascades beautifully over stone walls.
- Containers: Ideal for spilling over the edges of pots and planters.
Low Maintenance Care
Alba Creeping Baby's Breath is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial requiring minimal upkeep.
- Watering: Prefers drier conditions; avoid excessive moisture.
- Pruning: Trim back after blooming to maintain compact growth.
- Fertilizing: Minimal feeding required.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Alba Creeping Baby's Breath?
This delicate yet resilient perennial provides long-lasting blooms, drought tolerance, and versatility.
- Abundant White Blooms: Adds brightness and softness to plantings.
- Compact and Low-Growing: Perfect for small spaces and rock gardens.
- Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in dry conditions.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees and butterflies.
For a graceful, easy-care ground cover with a delicate floral display, Alba Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens 'Alba') is an excellent choice.
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