10G Gypsophila Elegans Rose Seeds: Pink Baby’s Breath

Gypsophila elegans ‘Rosea’, also known as pink Baby’s Breath, produces delicate, light pink blooms on slender stems, making it a popular choice for cut flowers and summer bouquets. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil, and can be sown directly where it will flower.

Product Description:

• Botanical Name: Gypsophila elegans.
• Appearance: A short-lived annual with lance-shaped leaves and delicate sprays of tiny pink, single flowers.
• Uses: Ideal for cut flowers, borders, and adding a soft, airy touch to summer arrangements.
• Growth: Easy to grow, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and can be sown directly where it will grow.
• Hardiness: Half-hardy, meaning it can tolerate some frost.
• Flowering: Blooms from July to October.
• Attraction: Attracts pollinating insects.
• Size: Height of 45cm (18″) and spread of 30cm (12″).

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Annual, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
• Height: Up to 18 inches (45cm).
• Spread: 12 inches (30cm).
• Flowers: Delicate pink, lacy, cloud-like blooms.
• Foliage: Green, lance-shaped, and fleshy.

Growing Information:

• Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring (March-April) or indoors 2-3 months before the last expected frost.
• Light: Prefers full sun (6+ hours).
• Soil: Needs well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
• Germination: Germination usually takes around 21 days at a soil temperature of 21-22°C (70-72°F).
• Succession sowing: Sow seeds every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms.
• Maintenance: Regularly deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms, and cut back after flowering.
• Propagation: Gypsophila elegans will seed freely, so you can collect seeds from dry seed pods for next year’s planting.

Uses:

• Ornamental Gardens: Ideal for filling in borders and adding a touch of elegance.
• Cut Flowers: Known for their long vase life, making them a popular choice for floral arrangements.
• Attracting Pollinators: Nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators.

Tips for Success:

• Avoid Overwatering: Gypsophila prefers well-drained soil and can develop stem rot if kept too wet.
• Succession Sowing: Plant seeds every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms throughout the season.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to 12 inches (30cm) apart when they are large enough to handle.

Grow your own: Follow planting instructions for successful germination and growth.