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Baby's Breath |
| Gypsophila paniculata |
| Baby's Breath has clusters of many small, light, airy, single (shown) or double white dried
flowers. |
| Perennial |
| Common Names |
Gypsophilia, Gyp |
| Height |
24 - 36 inches. |
| Cultivar |
Paniculata, Perfecta, Bristol Fairy |
| Propagation |
By seed at 70°F or by cuttings in spring. |
| Cultivation |
Partial shade to full sun in rich, non-acidic soil (likes lime and fertilizer). |
| Disease |
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| Harvest |
Cut when Baby's Breath is in full bloom. |
| Drying |
You can place Baby's Breath upright or hang upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
Baby's Breath is the best dried flower filler. |
| Comments |
The dried flower cultivar Paniculata is the single blossom. Perfecta and Bristol Fairy are double blossoms. |
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