Gypsophila 'Covent Garden Baby's Breath'
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Covent Garden Baby's Breath - Timeless Elegance
Gypsophila (Covent Garden) (Baby's Breath) seeds, offered by OSC Seeds
Add a touch of elegance to your garden or floral arrangements with this heirloom variety. Covent Garden Baby’s Breath produces airy white blooms about 2 cm in diameter. Reaching 60–90 cm in height, its multiple stems provide an abundance of flowers ideal for cutting or drying. Also known as the “Chalk Plant” for its preference for alkaline soils, this timeless flower is a favorite among seasoned gardeners.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: 60 to 90 cm
Packet size: Approx. 1,500 seeds
Companion plants: Lavender, daisies, roses
Incompatible plants: None notable
How to Grow:
Direct sow outdoors from early May and every two weeks through July for continuous summer blooms. Sow seeds 3 mm deep in a sunny location with calcium-rich soil and thin young plants to 30 cm apart. For an early start, sow seeds indoors in March in a soilless mix at 21°C. Germination occurs in 7–14 days. Once sprouted, place under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before transplanting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Perfect for sophisticated floral arrangements or dried bouquets, Covent Garden Baby’s Breath is a garden classic you'll love growing.
