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Gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata) also known as Baby’s Breath is a hardy perennial herb. It is part of the Caryophyllaceae or carnation family and is native to Europe. It produces masses of small white or pink blooms on tall stems throughout Summer and Autumn. It has fine dark green foliage that has a bushy spreading habit. It prefers a full sun position in the garden that has well drained soil. Gypsophila is frost tolerant.
Gypsophila is a low maintenance plant that is well known more for its addition to floral arrangements than planted in the garden. When placed in the garden the flowers can lighten up different areas of the garden with their fine swaying blooms. Grow these plants for their tiny white or pink flowers to use in bouquets or flower arrangement. To use the flowers in flower arrangements, cut them when half the blooms are open. The remaining blooms will open after a few days. To dry baby’s breath, cut them early in the morning when the blooms are just opening. For 2 weeks hang them in a dry, warm location. Their flowers attracts butterflies and would look great in a cottage garden setting.
140mm pot size
