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Kind
Baby's Breath
Scientific name
Gypsophila elegans
Item number
1952
Brand
123seeds Topselect
Amount of seeds
2000
  • The flowers of these plants are easy accessible for insects

In stock

€3.10
Product Description

Baby's Breath mixed is a beautiful low-growing plant with very elegant, delicate and small flowers. This mix consists of flowers in various shades of pink, red and white. The short stems are surrounded by gray-green, lacy leaves. Baby's Breath is also known as Cloud Flower, Bachelor's Button, Gyp, Gypsophila, Chelor's Button and Maiden's Breath. Baby's Breath is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, along with: Field Hornwort, Corncockle, Rough Carnation, Currant Carnation, Stone Pink, Sea Purslane, Glory Carnation, Plume Baby's Breath, Heeler's Leg, Soapwort, Burning Love, Catchfly, Day Campion, Evening Campion, Chickweed, and Marsh Wall. Baby's Breath is native to Central and Southeast Europe and adjacent Northern Asia. Here, this low-growing plant grows primarily in mountainous and dry, arid regions with mountains and rocks. Baby's Breath therefore also thrives in rock gardens. It also thrives between paving stones and bricks.

This easy-to-grow, hardy, and low-growing plant is highly decorative. It can be used as a border filler and as a fast-growing ground cover. It also makes a beautiful cut flower, often used in bridal bouquets. Baby's Breath also dries well and can be used in dried bouquets. It can also be used in balcony boxes and other hanging flowerpots. People without a garden can also enjoy this plant, as it can easily be grown in flowerpots and containers on balconies. Baby's Breath needs plenty of sun and well-drained soil. Baby's Breath is very suitable for a south-facing garden. Plant this plant in ornamental gardens, flower gardens, or in bee and butterfly gardens. This plant is very popular with bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. Protect Baby's Breath from rain and snow in winter. Don't allow the plant to dry out in summer. Baby's Breath combines well with: Lavender, Roses, Sage, Geranium, Phlox, Feather Grass, Fountain Grass, and Poppies. Baby's Breath is very easy to care for; other than sufficient watering, no maintenance is required. Baby's Breath Flowers from June till August. Non hardy annual. Height: 50 cm.

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