Flowers
Gypsophila elegans Rosea
Baby's Breath
Well known for its fine spray of flowers and long vase life, Baby’s breath is a popular cut flower. This pink variety is particularly attractive. Succession sow for continuous colour throughout the summer months. Easy to grow and perfect for filling gaps in borders quickly.
- Plant type
- Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 45cm
- Spread
- 45cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow where it is to flower March-April onwards. Can also be started indoors from Feb. Broadcast sow onto moist, finely prepared soil raked to a fine tilth. Lightly cover the seeds with soil. Thin seedlings to 40cm spacing when large enough. Sow every two weeks from April-June for succession sowing. Keep well-watered.
Aftercare
For display, cut when almost all flowers on stem are open. Regularly cut flower stems for more. Do not fertilise the soil as plants will not produce as many flowers. May self-seed.
Ref. SEG008