3.5 Inch Gypsophila cerastioides Live Plant | Clumping Baby's Breath | Flowering Groundcover | Rock Garden Perennial | Alpine Plant

Create a soft carpet of delicate blooms with Gypsophila cerastioides, commonly known as Clumping Baby's Breath. This charming alpine perennial forms compact mats of fuzzy gray-green foliage topped with masses of pale pink to white flowers accented by deeper pink veining from late spring into early summer. Its tidy, low-growing habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, containers, and sunny groundcover plantings.

Unlike traditional Baby's Breath, this compact species remains low and dense, making it ideal for edging pathways, filling spaces between rocks, and cascading gently over stone walls. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Gypsophila cerastioides
• Common Name: Clumping Baby's Breath
• Pot Size: 3.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Mature Height: 6–10 inches
• Mature Spread: 12–18 inches
• Foliage: Soft Gray-Green, Fuzzy Leaves
• Flower Color: Pale Pink to White with Darker Pink Veining
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Low to Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil

Why You'll Love It
• Compact, mat-forming habit
• Beautiful pink-veined flowers
• Excellent alpine and rock garden plant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Deer resistant
• Pollinator friendly
• Easy-care perennial

Perfect For
• Rock Gardens
• Alpine Gardens
• Borders
• Edging
• Containers
• Gravel Gardens
• Groundcover Plantings
• Cottage Gardens

Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Sedum
• Creeping Thyme
• Lavender
• Dianthus

Plant Care
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods. Avoid overly wet soils, especially during winter. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and encourage healthy new growth.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy, well-rooted live plant in a 3.5-inch nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to retain moisture and protect foliage during shipping.
• Plant appearance naturally varies throughout the seasons.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to protect live plants.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor leaf loss or slight wilting during shipping is normal and plants recover quickly with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the growing season.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• Nursery pot dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.