Annual Baby's Breath Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring after the soil has warmed to about 70 degrees F. Press the annual baby's breath seeds into the soil's surface, since it requires light to sprout; keep the soil moist until it germinates, which usually occurs in 10-15 days. To start indoors, sow the annual baby's breath seeds in flats 4-6 weeks before the last frost; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, and transplant the seedlings outdoors as soon as the weather allows. This plant grows well in rich, light soils; for continuous bloom, plant a new crop every 3-4 weeks.
Growing: This plant grows quickly and can tolerate some drought, though it grows best with regular watering as it develops and begins to bloom. This plant will begin to bloom in about 4 weeks from seed, for a duration of about 6 weeks. It will self-seed readily , though cutting the foliage down to ground level after blooming will prevent this. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water. These flowers also dry well.
Seed Saving: After blooming, each flower will develop a small round seed pod. As soon as the pods dry and contain mature black seed, shake them over a container to remove the seed. The entire plant can also be cut several inches above ground level and hung upside down, to allow the seed to fall as the plant dries.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Showy Baby's Breath
Latin Name: Gypsophila elegans
Species Origin: Eurasia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 23,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Beautiful with lots of flowers
I have grown these for several years. They were easy to plant and came up very nicely. Produced an abundance of beautiful flowers which I pick and press. One of my favorites!
Couldn't have asked for more.
This is just one of 10 packets of seeds bought - great seeds, great selection, great service. looking forward to the results.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring after the soil has warmed to about 70 degrees F. Press the annual baby's breath seeds into the soil's surface, since it requires light to sprout; keep the soil moist until it germinates, which usually occurs in 10-15 days. To start indoors, sow the annual baby's breath seeds in flats 4-6 weeks before the last frost; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, and transplant the seedlings outdoors as soon as the weather allows. This plant grows well in rich, light soils; for continuous bloom, plant a new crop every 3-4 weeks.
Growing: This plant grows quickly and can tolerate some drought, though it grows best with regular watering as it develops and begins to bloom. This plant will begin to bloom in about 4 weeks from seed, for a duration of about 6 weeks. It will self-seed readily , though cutting the foliage down to ground level after blooming will prevent this. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water. These flowers also dry well.
Seed Saving: After blooming, each flower will develop a small round seed pod. As soon as the pods dry and contain mature black seed, shake them over a container to remove the seed. The entire plant can also be cut several inches above ground level and hung upside down, to allow the seed to fall as the plant dries.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Showy Baby's Breath
Latin Name: Gypsophila elegans
Species Origin: Eurasia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 23,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Beautiful with lots of flowers
I have grown these for several years. They were easy to plant and came up very nicely. Produced an abundance of beautiful flowers which I pick and press. One of my favorites!
Review
Couldn't have asked for more.
This is just one of 10 packets of seeds bought - great seeds, great selection, great service. looking forward to the results.