Baby's Breath Seeds 100 - Gypsophila elegans White Annual Cut Flower

Baby's Breath (Gypsophila elegans) is a beloved annual flowering plant known for its airy clouds of tiny white blooms. This delicate yet hardy plant adds a light, romantic texture to gardens and floral arrangements. Its fine, branching stems and masses of small white flowers make it a favorite for cut flower gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Baby's Breath is also an excellent choice for bridging gaps between bolder flowers in bouquets, providing a soft, ethereal backdrop.

Easy to grow from seed, this annual variety blooms quickly and abundantly, often flowering just weeks after sowing. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating poor to average fertility. Whether used as a filler in fresh or dried arrangements or as a charming garden accent, Gypsophila elegans delivers reliable beauty with minimal care.

Plant Features

• Produces masses of tiny, pure white flowers on slender, branching stems
• Excellent for fresh cut flowers and dried arrangements
• Fast-growing annual that blooms in the first season from seed
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Thrives in sunny, well-drained garden beds and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gypsophila elegans
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor fertility
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching, airy
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Baby's Breath seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier for a head start. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10-14 days. Thin seedlings to stand 8-12 inches apart to allow good air circulation.

Once established, Baby's Breath requires little attention. Water during extended dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. For cut flowers, harvest stems when about half the flowers are open. Plants may self-sow in favorable conditions, returning year after year.

What's Included

100 Baby's Breath seeds (Gypsophila elegans).