FLOWER-GYPSOPHILA COVENT GARDEN-BABY’S BREATH
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Gypsophila paniculata
FLOWER-GYPSOPHILA COVENT GARDEN-BABY’S BREATH are easy to grow, producing masses of delicate little blooms that smother the plant to create an airy cushion of flowers. A perfect & much sought-after filler for cut flower bouquets and mixed borders. A hardy annual. Sow in Spring. Gypsophila needs little introduction & is perhaps the most useful flower in the supply of a florist, wispy, lacy, delicate, airy & graceful, it adds an ethereal quality to displays & creates a delightful foil for almost any other flower you put alongside it. Height 60 cm.
To sow Gypsophila seeds directly outdoors, wait until temperatures have warmed & prepared the soil, sow the flower seeds & lightly rake the soil over the seeds barely covering them. Keep the seeds constantly moist (not wet) & germination should occur in 10 - 20 days. Repeat sowing the flower seeds every 2 - 3 weeks for successive blooming all growing season.
SKU: FLG-CG
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| Plant Height | 60 - 90cm (1'12" - 2'11") |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 24°C (64 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Hardy |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, part shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct or propagate from cuttings |
| Soil Type | Rich well drained soil with organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 15 - 20°C (59 - 68°F) |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow the seeds, as they need light to germinate |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Row Spacing | 60 - 90cm (1'12" - 2'11") |
| Watering | Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | Flowers will appear in the second year, in late spring or early summer |
| Good Companion Plants | Lavender, Salvia, Rosemary, Echinacea, Coneflowers, Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Cosmos, Zinnia, Marigold |
| Bad Companion Plants | no known plants to avoid |
| Pests | Aphids, Thrips, Leaf Miners, Caterpillars, Nematodes (root-knot), Spider Mites, Whiteflies (rare) |
| Diseases | Fusarium Wilt, Root Rot, Grey Mold, Downy Mildew |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 2000 |
| Min temperature (C) | 18 |
| Max temperature (C) | 24 |
FLOWER-GYPSOPHILA COVENT GARDEN-BABY’S BREATH
$3.50
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