Gypsophila paniculata
''Festival Star™'' Hardy Baby''s Breath
Dense sprays of pure white flowers were produced on relatively short stems above the grey-green foliage , though they were still long enough for cutting for small posies. This is also an incredibly long blooming selection, flowering from late spring into fall. Baby's Breath has long been valued as a filler plant in perennial border gardens and also as a long-lasting cut flower. It makes the perfect cover up for dying bulb foliage or for perennials, such as poppies or bleeding hearts, that go dormant in summer. Baby's Breath also makes an excellent dried flower.
- » Clouds of small white flowers float atop plant
- » Densely branched plants show color May-October
- » Great cut or dried flower
Baby's Breath should be grown in full sun and slightly alkaline soil. This can be accomplished by adding lime to the soil at the time of planting if the original soil is acidic. Good drainage is essential to the health of this plant. Plants should be trimmed back in spring rather than fall.
- Height
- 12 - 18 in
- Spread
- 16 - 24 in
- Zone
- 3-9
- Color
- White
- Categories
- Perennial
- Breeder
- Proven Winners
- Tags
- Container; Cut Flower/Foliage; Dried Flower/Foliage; Drought Tolerant; Hanging Basket; Low Maintenance
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Baby's Breath should be grown in full sun and slightly alkaline soil. This can be accomplished by adding lime to the soil at the time of planting if the original soil is acidic. Good drainage is essential to the health of this plant. Plants should be trimmed back in spring rather than fall.