Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine

Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine — variety description

Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine (Gypsophila elegans) is an annual flower of the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). Gypsophila is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Reaches a height of up to 1m.

Flowers from June to September.

Suitable for planting in flower beds, rock gardens and borders.

Gypsophila is a cloud of tiny white or pink flowers – an indispensable filler for bouquets, fresh and dried.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 93%
• Pack size: 0.8 g
• Seed origin: Netherlands
• Sowing: March – June; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine

Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine seeds are sown in March – June. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Gypsophila is sown in March–June. Likes a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately, taking care not to overwater.

Sow directly in several batches; likes limy soil.

Flowering and uses

Cut when half the florets have opened.

Frequently asked questions

When should Baby's Breath Elegans Carmine be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.