Baby's Breath Seeds, Gypsophila Seeds

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Thin seedlings if they are crowded. Use organic mulch between the plants, keep weeds pulled, and water weekly. Fertilize with a diluted fertilizer or compost tea when plants are four weeks old. Additional Care for Baby’s Breath Gypsophila, commonly known as Baby’s Breath, is a genus of flowering plants in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plants in this genus are popular for their delicate, airy appearance, featuring clusters of small flowers that create a cloud-like effect.

Use a sharp, clean pair of pruning shears or a knife to cut 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long stem sections just below a node (the point where a leaf attaches to the stem). Gypsophila is native to the steppes of Europe and central to western Asia, and was often used as an ornamental in Victorian gardens.

Baby’s breath rarely experiences problems with insect or disease pests. You can prevent mildew or mold issues by spacing baby’s breath so air circulates freely and using drip irrigation instead of overhead sprinklers.

Baby’s Breath is really quite easy to grow at home, and the conditions below will work just as well in pots, containers and raised beds as they do in the ground. Planting Babys Breath OutdoorsIn this genus’s natural habitat, it grows on the steppes, in woodlands, on hillsides, by rural pathways, and in the poor, calcareous soils that are abundant in that region. G. paniculata To use the flowers in floral arrangements, cut them when half the blooms are open. The remaining blooms will open in a day or two, extending the life of the flowers. To dry baby’s breath, cut them early in the morning when the blooms are just opening. Hang them in a dry, warm location for two weeks, or until completely dry.

Harden off the plants by slowly introducing them to the outdoors, and transplant into your garden after the last frost. Different species of Baby’s Breath have different spacing requirements, with some mounding to 10 cm across and tall, while others can reach 50 cm, and even 1 m across. Plant them accordingly to allow for some intermingling between plants, but not so close that they compete. Plant in consistently well drained, dry, less acidic soils in full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day). Add lime to acidic soils to increase pH before planting. An optimal pH range is between 7.0 and 7.4, though the plant will tolerate a pH of up to 8.0. How to Plant Baby's Breath Seeds Gypsophila paniculata: Also known as Common Baby’s Breath, this is the most popular species of Gypsophila. It is widely grown for its delicate, cloud-like small white or pale pink flower clusters. This species is often used in floral arrangements, bouquets, and wedding decorations. However, if you do notice leafhopper damage and want to catch them before they cause more damage, you can try applying BotaniGard Maxx to rid the garden of these pests as well. SlugsThis plant does not take well to rich soils, fertilisation, or watering; where Baby’s Breath is concerned, ‘Less is more’.