Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000682
11/12/99

Gypsophila elegans--Annual Baby's Breath


Height: 24 in Spacing: 12 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Pink, white

Comments: The annual Gypsophila likes full sun and a
moderately rich soil. The plant is a source of cut or
dried flowers.

Propagation: Annual Baby's Breath is seeded directly into
the garden. The plant has a short blooming season so make
a second planting six weeks after the first. The seed
germinates in 10 to 14 days at 70 to 80 degrees.

Cultivars:
'Carmine and Rose Mixture'
'Covent Garden' - Large, white flowers.
'Garden Bride' (Vis. 1).
'Giant White' - Flowers larger than 'Covent Garden'
'Gypsy'

References for Cultivars: Lowell C. Ewart, 1997 Flower
Seed Trials, Michigan State University. Thompson and
Morgan 1997.


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