Gypsophila repens
Creeping baby's breath (Gypsophila repens) is a ground cover plant. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €4.70.
A dwarf alpine cousin of the tall baby's breath: it makes a grey-green, narrow-leaved cushion 10 to 20 cm tall that is covered in a cloud of tiny starry pink or white flowers in early summer. It suits wall tops, rock gardens, gravel beds and edges, where the stems tumble nicely over stone, and it positively likes poor, limy soil. Give it sun and good drainage, because standing water in winter rots it, and trim it lightly after flowering to keep it dense.
| Group | Ground cover |
| Light | Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 15 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 10–20 cm × 30–50 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Calcareous, Sandy, Average garden soil |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowering | May–August, pink, white |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about €4.70 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €4.70 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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