Baby’s Breath

SKU: FL2041
Grow this annual for cut flowers to fill out a bouquet or to dry on their own. Or mix some Gypsophila seeds in where grass is allowed to grow tall for a stunning ethereal effect all summer. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

Average Seeds Per Gram 990 ?

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Gypsophila elegans. Grow this annual for cut flowers to fill out a bouquet or to dry on their own. Or mix some Gypsophila seeds in where grass is allowed to grow tall for a stunning ethereal effect all summer. Baby's Breath grows to 45cm (18") tall. Direct sow outdoors from early spring to July for continuous blooms. Cut back after flowering for a second bloom. Plants from Baby's Breath Gypsophila seeds are drought tolerant, so suitable for xeriscaping.

Note that the Baby's Breath one associates with bridal bouquets is grown in very controlled settings, and harvested with precision just as the flower buds begin to open, and immediately refrigerated. This is the same flowering plant, but it is difficult to predict exactly when the plants will be bouquet-ready. To grow for summer weddings, direct sow large amounts at regular three week intervals starting in early spring when there is still a risk of frost. That would be mid-March here on the coast. Keep plants relatively crowded. This is the only way to ensure that at least some of your Baby's Breath will be at its peak for your special event.

Annual

Quick Facts:

    • Annual
    • Grow for cut flowers to fill out bouquet
    • Suitable for xeriscaping
    • Drought tolerant
    • Grows to 45cm (18") tall

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All About Baby’s Breath

Latin

Latin
Gypsophila elegans
Family: Caryophyllaceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Plants bloom quickly from seed, so start outdoors, direct sowing in early spring in cool soil, when a light frost is still possible. In mild winter areas, it can also be direct sown in late autumn. Germination takes 10-20 days. Sow every 3-4 weeks until July for continuous blooms.

Starting

Starting
Just cover the small seeds, and thin or space to 15-20cm (6-8″). Crowded plants bloom more generously.

Note that the Baby’s Breath one associates with bridal bouquets is grown (mainly in Mexico) in very controlled settings, and harvested with precision just as the flower buds begin to open. This is the same flowering plant, but it is difficult to predict exactly when the plants will be bouquet-ready. To grow for summer weddings, direct sow large amounts at regular three week intervals starting in early spring when there is still a risk of frost. That would be mid-March here on the coast. Keep plants relatively crowded. This is the only way to ensure that at least some Baby’s Breath will be at its peak for your special event.

How to Grow Gypsophila

Step 1

Timing

Plants bloom quickly from seed, so start outdoors, direct sowing in early spring in cool soil, when a light frost is still possible. In mild winter areas, it can also be direct sown in late autumn. Germination takes 10-20 days. Sow every 3-4 weeks until July for continuous blooms.

Step 2

Starting

Just cover the small seeds, and thin or space to 15-20cm (6-8″). Crowded plants bloom more generously.

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