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Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath

Gypsophila Paniculata

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Overview

Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as Baby's Breath, is a beloved perennial valued for its airy clouds of tiny white flowers. Favored in garden designs for its delicate texture, this plant reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it blooms from early summer to fall, adding a soft, ethereal touch to landscapes and floral arrangements. USDA zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — with a pH range of 7.0 to 7.5
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Plant it in mass for a dramatic; airy touch to any garden design, image 75
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — This plant is known for its fine branching and profusion of tiny; trim back after the first bloom to
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — cloud-like white or pink blooms that create a frothy; this plant reaches up to 3 feet in, image 93
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — suitable for USDA Zones 3 through 9.<br><br>Offering a long blooming period from early to, image 44
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — The flowers last particularly well when cut; but can tolerate partial shade
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — commonly known as Baby's Breath; this plant reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads up to, image 57
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — but can tolerate partial shade; airy touch to any garden design, image 95
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — is a beloved perennial valued for its airy clouds of tiny white flowers; but can tolerate partial shade
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — and as a complement to roses
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — cloud-like white or pink blooms that create a frothy; this plant reaches up to 3 feet in, image 65
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — It can also become a focal point when grown as a solitary specimen; this plant reaches up to, image 77
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — pink and white flowers in the garden; but can tolerate partial shade, image 82
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — this plant reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet; trim back after the first bloom to
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — perennial with pink and white blooms; airy touch to any garden design, image 83
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — perennial for full; trim back after the first bloom to encourage a second flowering and, image 84
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — airy touch to any garden design
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — perennial with pink and white blooms; airy touch to any garden design
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — as this plant is capable of withstanding cold temperatures
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — but can tolerate partial shade; airy touch to any garden design, image 67
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — suitable for USDA Zones 3 through 9.<br><br>Offering a long blooming period from early to, image 72
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — It can also become a focal point when grown as a solitary specimen
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil; this plant reaches up to 3 feet in height and, image 61
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — suitable for USDA Zones 3 through 9.<br><br>Offering a long blooming period from early to late summer
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