BABY’S BREATH
Gypsophila paniculata
A frost-hardy and wide-spreading perennialwith hundreds of tiny star-like, white flowers through summer. An easy-to-grow cottage plant that can be used amongst other plants where it elegantly fills space or covers the dying foliage of spring bulbs. It has a long-lasting cut flower, which can also be dried. It is widely used in the cut flower industry. Grows to one metre, prefers limey soils with good drainage and lots of sun. 150 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays or sow direct. Cover seeds thinly, keep moist and at about 17-20˚C. May need staking in windy areas.
Frost Hardy
Perennial
Full sun
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
1m
Spacing/Spread
0.5m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |
BABY’S BREATH
Sale price$3.75