Gypsophila elegans
Annual Baby's-Breath
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Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Description
Gypsophila elegans (Annual Baby's-breath, Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Blooming
In larger types, plants will rebloom if cut back after the first flowering.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Growth
Gypsophila grows best in full sun.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Planting
Grow all types from basal cuttings of from seeds, or divide. Seeds can be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time. Space 2-3' apart.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Pest
Common problems include crown gall, crown rot, stem rot, and bacterial soft rot.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Interesting facts
Gypsophila means "chalk lover" as Baby's breath grows well in chalky, calcium-rich soils.
Annual Baby's-Breath (Gypsophila elegans) - Soil and irrigation
Moderate water. Dries out quickly in hot, wet weather and poor-draining soil. Add lime to strongly acid soils, but most species do fine in neutral to slightly alkaline soil that is moist and well-drained. You do not need to water until after the foliage has started to grow, and only water 1-2 times a week if soil becomes dry.
