Baby's breath is a classic perennial garden flower prized for its delicate, airy white blooms that add elegance to any landscape or floral arrangement. These hardy ornamental flowers thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, making them a low-maintenance favorite for home gardeners. Known botanically as Gypsophila, this drought-tolerant flower is an excellent choice for warm climates, where it performs beautifully with minimal care.

Perfect for wedding bouquets and cut arrangements, baby's breath is a popular choice for its versatility and long-lasting blooms. It pairs beautifully with vibrant flowers or stands out on its own with its cloud-like clusters of blossoms. Gardeners also appreciate its value as a perennial, returning year after year to grace garden beds and borders.

Ideal for those seeking perennial garden flowers with high visual impact, baby's breath is a standout in rock gardens or cottage-style landscapes. For the best results, plant it in a sunny spot with sandy, well-draining soil. Whether you're creating a bouquet of delicate white flowers or enhancing your garden's appeal, baby's breath is an easy-to-grow favorite that brings timeless charm to any space.

Baby's Breath - Covent Garden - Gypsophila elegans

Annual Open Pollinated. Baby's Breath is a hardy annual that is easy to grow and quick to bloom. The small papery-white flowers are popular in flower arrangements when contrasted with larger, more colorful flowers. Dries beautifully. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Direct seed 1 apart then thin to 1' between plants.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in late spring to late summer
Attracts: Attracts beneficial insects
Soil: Does not tolerate acid soil
Native: Eastern Europe
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 10-20 Days
Height At Maturity: 12-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Seeding Rate: Use 125 seeds/sq ft 
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 709