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Gypsophila Seeds - Repens White
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Gypsophila Repens (Gypsophila Repens White) - This Creeping Baby's Breath is a perennial white flowering variety that easily establishes from Gypsophila seeds. It is very low-growing, only reaching 6 inches, and it spreads making it a great option as a ground cover plant. Creeping Baby's Breath also works well for the border or creeping along a path.MORE GYPSOPHILA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Gritty, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
73 - 77F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Surface sow and very lightly cover with topsoil
SOWING RATE
6 - 8 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Excellent For Rock Gardens
True to its name, creeping baby's breath is a superb choice for a creeping plant, especially in rock gardens or against stone walls.
Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover
How To Grow
Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last expected frost. Plant in trays with soil temperature at 70F degrees. Press seeds into soil and barely cover. Keep seeds consistently moist by watering from underneath the starter tray, allowing soil to soak up the water. Do not place trays in direct sunlight. Germ time is about 10-14 days. Transplant seedlings into prepared soil in the garden after frost has passed. Plants should be watered regularly for strong blooms. Baby's breath has a tap root, thus it will not divide or move well.
- Environment: full sun
- Soil: gritty and well-drained with pH 6.5-7.5
- Sowing rate: 6-8 seeds per plant
Plant Specifications
Creeping baby's breath is a perennial flowering plant that is useful both in the garden and in cut arrangements. It is commonly used as an airy filler flower for bouquets. It grows in USDA zones 3 through 10.
- Bloom color: white
- Bloom season: summer through fall
- Height: 6 inches
- Habit: creeping ground cover
Gypsophila Repens (Gypsophila Repens White) - This Creeping Baby's Breath is a perennial white flowering variety that easily establishes from Gypsophila seeds. It is very low-growing, only reaching 6 inches, and it spreads making it a great option as a ground cover plant. Creeping Baby's Breath also works well for the border or creeping along a path. Since this variety is trailing, it also is excellent in rock gardens, trailing over rock walls, or in pots. It's delightful wherever you decided to grow it! Gypsophila Repens white has papery white blooms and soft gray-green foliage. The light, airy masses of small white flowers make a good contrast to larger flowers in the garden.
Baby's Breath Ground Cover is fairly carefree once it is established from flower seeds. It only requires good watering to keep the blooms profuse. It has a taproot and does not divide or move well. Sow Baby's Breath seeds indoors 6 weeks prior to last frost. Gypsophila seeds germinate at temperatures in the 70Fs. Press flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the flower seeds constantly moist, watering from underneath the starter tray. Do not put the trays in direct sunlight. Germination can be irregular. Transplant the Baby's Breath seedlings into prepared soil in the flower garden.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my gypsophila flowers?
Deadheading the spent blooms will promote repeat blooming, especially early in the blooming season.
Do I need to prune my plants at the end of the growing season?
Yes, after their final bloom, prune back your plants to about 1 inch above the ground. This will encourage your plant to grow back in a nice bushy formation the following spring.
Will pollinators be attracted to gypsophila?
Yes, various pollinators are attracted to these flowers. Bees and butterflies are drawn to their nectar rich flowers.
What are some good companion plants for gypsophila?
Plants such as lupine, verbena, anthemis, lavender and poppy all look lovely with gypsophila.
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
378,000
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Gyposophila (Gypsophila Elegans) - No plant is easier or quicker to grow for masses of delightful blooms than this annual Baby's Breath plant. In just 6 - 8 weeks from sowing Baby's Breath seeds, you'll begin enjoying the tiny, pure-white blooms, which are set at the tips of rather stiff, very well-branched stems. Invaluable for bouquets and arrangements both fresh and dried, they are also a fine source of airy, misty color in the garden--particularly effective with large, brightly-colored blooms or with vertical ornamental grasses. If you want a steady supply of Baby's Breath drought tolerant flowers from spring to fall, just sow the Gypsophila seeds directly in the garden every 2 - 3 weeks as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Gyposophila elegans will grow in any region of the U.S.
Baby's Breath is one of the most popular drought tolerant wildflowers and it is easy to grow from flower seed. Baby's Breath has tiny, virtually insignificant flowers compared to other wildflowers, but without Baby's Breath other more showy flowers don't appear to their best advantage. Everything looks better with Baby's Breath around it! Gypsophila plants grow upright 12 - 24 inches tall and as wide. It is quite drought tolerant. The Gypsophila flowers are single form, one half inch across, abundant and typically white but there are cultivars available in pink and rose. Its leaves are 3 inches long, lance shaped and fleshy. Unfortunately, it is a very short-lived annual dying after only 5 - 6 weeks. Successively planting the flower seed every 2 - 3 weeks should ensure never being without it during the growing season.
Gypsophila seeds needs to be planted in soil with near neutral pH levels. It prefers well-draining soil with ample organic matter to ensure the plants are drought tolerant. If water should pool around it for any given time it is apt to develop a black slime around the lower stems called stem rot. This makes the plant wilt. But stem rot is easily avoided by placing the Gypsophila plant in raised beds, in pots or simply plant Baby's Breath flower seeds on a small mound of soil if your soil tends to be wet. Baby's Breath prefers to grow in full sun although it does quite well in as little as 4 hours of full sun.
To sow Gypsophila seeds directly outdoors, wait until temperatures have warmed and prepare the soil, sow the flower seeds and lightly rake the soil over the flower seeds barely covering them. Keep Baby's Breath seeds constantly moist, and germination should occur in 10 - 20 days. Repeat sowing the flower seeds every 2 - 3 weeks for successive blooming all growing season.
Common Questions
How long does baby's breath last after being picked?
Freshly picked baby's breath will last up to eight to 10 days in a vase with fresh water.
Do I need to deadhead my gypsophila flowers?
Deadheading the spent blooms will promote repeat blooming, especially early in the blooming season.
Do I need to prune my plants at the end of the growing season?
Yes, after their final bloom, prune back your plants to about 1 inch above the ground. This will encourage your plant to grow back in a nice bushy formation the following spring.
Will pollinators be attracted to gypsophila?
Yes, various pollinators are attracted to these flowers. Bees and butterflies are drawn to their nectar rich flowers.
What are some good companion plants for gypsophila?
Plants such as lupine, verbena, anthemis, lavender and poppy all look lovely with gypsophila.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Gritty, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
73 - 77F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Surface sow and very lightly cover with topsoil
SOWING RATE
6 - 8 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Gypsophila (Gypsophila Repens Rose) - What a charming, delicate flower! This Creeping Baby's Breath is a perennial variety that easily establishes from Gypsophila seeds. It is very low-growing, only reaching 6 inches, and it spreads making it a great option as a ground cover. Gypsophila also works well for the border or creeping along in a path. Since this variety is trailing, it also is excellent in rock gardens, trailing over rock walls, or in pots. It's delightful wherever you decided to grow it! Baby's Breath has papery rose blooms and soft gray-green foliage. The light, airy masses of small pink flowers make a good contrast to larger flowers in the garden.
Baby's Breath ground cover is fairly carefree once it is established from flower seeds. It only requires good watering to keep the blooms profuse. It has a taproot and does not divide or move well. Sow Baby's Breath seeds indoors 6 weeks prior to last frost. Gypsophila seed germinates at a cooler temperature. Press flower seeds into the soil, but do not cover. Keep the flower seeds constantly moist, watering from underneath the starter tray. Do not put the trays in direct sunlight. Germination can be irregular. Transplant the Creeping Baby's Breath seedlings into prepared soil in the flower garden.