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Baby's Breath

Gypsophila elegans

Baby's Breath (Gypsophila elegans) is an annual flowering plant renowned for its delicate, airy clusters of small white or pink blooms. Often used in floral arrangements and bouquets, this plant adds a soft, romantic touch to gardens and flower beds. Baby's Breath thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, growing quickly to form a cloud-like display of blossoms. Ideal for borders or as a filler plant, it blooms from early summer through fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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Plant Data
Growing Instructions
Plant Data
Zones:  Annual - Grows in all zones, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Growth Cycle:  Annual
Light:  Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs:  Low to Moderate, Moderate
Color: 
Soil:  Tolerant of most soils, Well Drained, Chalky, Saline, Peaty, Sandy, Loam, Silty, Clay
Growth Rate:  Fast, Fast to Moderate
Maturity - (Vegetables Only): 
Edible:  No.
Height:  Up to 2 Feet
Evergreen:  No
Special Features:  Attracts Pollinators, Flowering, Fast Growing, Container Growing,Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Dried Flowers
Warnings:  Uknown - Let us Know
Growing Instructions
How to Germinate Baby's Breath

How to Germinate Baby's Breath (Gypsophila elegans)

  • Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall for best results.
  • Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface and press them down lightly; do not cover them as they need light to germinate.
  • Space seeds about 6-8 inches apart to allow room for mature plant growth.
  • Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering, as seeds typically germinate within 10-14 days.
  • Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil, as Baby's Breath prefers dry conditions.
  • Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart to prevent overcrowding and encourage healthy growth.

Additional Tips

  • Baby's Breath thrives in full sun and prefers sandy or loamy soil with good drainage.
  • Water sparingly once established, as Baby's Breath is drought-tolerant and does not like overly moist conditions.
  • Apply a thin layer of mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and control weeds.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming throughout the growing season.
  • Avoid heavy fertilization, as too much nutrient-rich soil can lead to excessive foliage and fewer blooms.
Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath

$3.45