Gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata), commonly known as Babys Breath, is a popular perennial known for its airy clusters of tiny blooms. The Multicolor Gypsophila variety produces soft shades of white, pink, and lavender, perfect for enhancing garden borders, pots, or floral arrangements with its delicate, cloud-like appearance.
Features:
- Delicate Multicolor Blooms: A soft mix of white, pink, and lavender flowers.
- Long-Lasting: Ideal for cut flower arrangements and bouquets.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for garden beds, borders, and container planting.
- Extended Blooming Season: Produces flowers throughout summer.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Gypsophila paniculata
- Common Name: Babys Breath
- Variety: Multicolor
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 39
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
- Planting Season: Spring or early fall
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: 1224 inches
- Spacing: 1218 inches apart
- Ideal For: Garden borders, containers, and floral bouquets
Planting Guide:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 12 hours before sowing to enhance germination.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Keep soil lightly moist and provide full sun.
- Germination typically occurs in 1020 days.
- Transplant seedlings when they have several true leaves.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.