Gypsophila 'Covent Garden'
Gypsophila 'Covent Garden' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Baby's Breath is a fast growing annual growing to 45cm. It is an upright plant with greyish green foliage producing sprays of little white flowers. Useful for attracting butterflies and as a long-lasting cut flower. It prefers a sunny position with protection from wind.
Product: Gypsophila 'Covent Garden'
Product type: SEED (400)
Botanical name: Gypsophila elegans
Syn. Baby's Breath is a fast growing annual growing to 45cm. It is an upright plant with greyish green foliage producing sprays of little white flowers. Useful for attracting butterflies and as a long-lasting cut flower. It prefers a sunny position with protection from wind.
Plant type: Annual
Sow when: Germinate best at 21 - 22°C
Cool: Spring to autumn
Temperate: Spring to autumn
Subtropical: March to June
Tropical: Unlikely to do well
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 6 mm deep, keep soil moist
Sow where: Full sun; sow into seedling trays for later transplanting
Soil type: Tolerant of most soils; well drained, pH 6.5 - 8; keep moist, mulch well
Flowering: 50 - 60 days; remove seed-heads that form, as in cooler areas this will help the plants continue to bloom