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Baby's Breath – 500 Seeds
Baby's Breath – 500 Seeds
- 🌱 Grown & tested in our Texas garden
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Baby's breath growing facts
| Botanical name | Gypsophila elegans |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Annual |
| When to sow | Direct sow after last frost; warm regions (zones 8–10) can also sow in fall for spring bloom |
| Sowing depth | About 1/8 inch |
| Spacing | 8–12 inches |
| Germination | 10–15 days at 65–70°F |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to bloom | About 50–60 days |
| Succession sowing | Every 2–3 weeks for continuous cutting |
| Seeds per pack | 500 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🌸 Baby’s Breath Flower – Light, Airy Garden Favorite Add soft texture and elegance to your garden with Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila elegans), a fast-growing annual that produces clouds of tiny, delicate flowers. Perfect for borders and cutting gardens, it’s widely used as a filler in fresh and dried floral arrangements. Key Details: Botanical Name: Gypsophila elegans Type: Annual flowering plant Days to Maturity: ~50–60 days USDA Growing Zones: 3–10 (grown as an annual) Features: Masses of small white or soft pink blooms Light, airy growth habit Excellent for bouquets and dried flowers Fast-growing and easy to grow Ideal for borders, beds, and cutting gardens Growing Info: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil Direct sow outdoors after last frost Does not transplant well; best sown in place Water moderately and avoid overly rich soil Start plants in succession every 2–3 weeks to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
Baby's breath FAQ
When should I plant baby's breath?
Sow in spring after last frost; in warm regions (zones 8–10), fall sowing also works. Annual baby's breath fades quickly in midsummer heat.
Can I transplant it?
It does not transplant well, so sow it where it will grow.
How long until it blooms?
About 50–60 days from sowing; blooms last a few weeks, so sow again every 2–3 weeks.
Does it need rich soil?
No. It prefers lean, well-drained soil; avoid heavy fertilizing.
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Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
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Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.