Gypsophila repens ‘Filou white’

‘Filou White’ is the dwarf, ground-hugging cousin of the tall baby’s breath florists use. It forms a low mat, just a few centimetres tall, smothered in fragrant, starry white flowers through summer.

Tough, easy-going, and happy in poor, well-drained soil. Full sun is best. It’ll spread 25 to 30cm, trailing over the edge of a raised bed, a rockery, or a container.

No pruning needed, just a light tidy after flowering if you want to neaten it up. Pairs well with sempervivums and other alpines.