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 3–10Climate Temperate

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — commonly known as Baby's Breath

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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; this plant reaches up to, image 77

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — and as a complement to roses; trim back after the first bloom to encourage a second, image 76

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) — The flowers last particularly well when cut; but can tolerate partial shade, image 78

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — making this plant a staple for fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements; airy touch to, image 79

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — airy touch to any garden design; but can tolerate partial shade, image 74

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) — perennial with pink and white blooms; airy touch to any garden design, image 83

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Trim back after the first bloom to encourage a second flowering and denser growth; this, image 81

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Regular watering and occasional fertilizing will keep this charming plant looking its best, image 80

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) — Favored in garden designs for its delicate texture; airy touch to any garden design, image 87

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, image 88

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 85

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — is a beloved perennial valued for its airy clouds of tiny white flowers; but can tolerate, image 86

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) — This plant is known for its fine branching and profusion of tiny; trim back after the first, image 92

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — ethereal touch to landscapes and floral arrangements; airy touch to any garden design, image 91

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — it blooms from early summer to fall; but can tolerate partial shade, image 90

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 89

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) — with a similar spread of 2 to 3 feet; but can tolerate partial shade, image 94

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