Gypsophila Seeds – Gypsophila elegans Flower Plant

Gypsophila, commonly known as Baby's Breath, is a graceful flowering annual prized for its airy clouds of delicate white or soft pink blooms. Its finely branched stems create a light, elegant appearance that complements garden beds, borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements. Blooming throughout the summer season, Gypsophila elegans is especially popular as a filler flower in fresh and dried bouquets.

Features

• Masses of delicate cloud-like flowers
• Ideal for cut flower and bouquet arrangements
• Elegant airy growth habit
• Excellent for borders and cottage gardens
• Easy-to-grow flowering annual
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Suitable for fresh and dried floral displays

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
• Common Name (US): Baby's Breath
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring through Early Summer
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Early Spring to Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid excessive moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 18–24 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches apart