planting gypsophila seeds Gypsophila/Baby's Breath, 'Covent Garden'

planting gypsophila seeds Gypsophila/Baby's Breath, 'Covent Garden'(Gypsophila elegans) Babys breath needs no introduction. Easy to grow, elegant sprays of delicate white flowers on fine stems add a classic, weightless airiness to bouquets. A good choice to succession plant throughout the season, it is very quick from seed transplant to bloom. 18 24" tall. 50 60 days. UO Packet: 100 seeds [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 6 8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant after last frost. Direct seed after last

(Gypsophila elegans) Baby’s breath needs no introduction. Easy to grow, elegant sprays of delicate white flowers on fine stems add a classic, weightless airiness to bouquets. A good choice to succession plant throughout the season, it is very quick from seed/transplant to bloom. 18-24" tall.
50-60 days. UO

Packet: 100 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant after last frost.

Direct seed after last frost.

Note: May direct seed every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Gentle while transplanting! 

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8"

SPACING:

8" in rows 12-15" apart.

EMERGENCE:

6-14 days @ soil temp 70F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Poor to Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil that is lower in fertility. Slight stems will fall (especially in rain) if growth is too fast!

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

While not absolutely necessary, you may provide support to keep them upright and tidy. Grown in blocks they tend to support one another unless it rains often.

Cut when 1/3-1/2 of flowers are open and expect a vase life of one week. May sear ends, or place in very hot water and allow to cool, if stems are drooping.