Gypsophila paniculata
"Baby’s breath"
Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
Add a sprinkle of whimsical charm to your garden with the delightful Gypsophila paniculata, fondly known as baby's breath. This dainty darling of the perennial world transforms any garden space into a dreamy seascape of delicate white blooms that float like frothy waves atop slender green stems. Gypsophila paniculata isn't just a pretty face; it's a horticultural powerhouse that punches well above its weight. This sun-loving sprite is the ultimate easy-going companion for your garden.
Standing at an airy height, baby's breath is not just striking in stature but also a true performer, with a blooming period that spans the heart of summer. Whether you're hosting a garden get-together or simply lounging with a book and iced tea, these spritely blossoms create an enchanting backdrop that enhances the joyful vibe of those long, lazy days.
What's more, for those with a flair for floristry, Gypsophila paniculata serves as the ultimate versatile accessory to any bouquet or centerpiece. It's like the perfect pair of white sneakers—suddenly, everything it's paired with looks effortlessly chic. Whether nestled between rosy blooms or standing alone in elegant simplicity, Gypsophila paniculata draws the eye, elevates arrangements, and leaves a dusting of beauty wherever it grows.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gypsophila paniculata
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Flower colour
White
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
70cm-1m
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Exposed
Sheltered -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
High in calcium
Loam
Loam-based compost
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Gypsophila paniculata roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Baby’s breath" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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