Growing and Sowing Baby's Breath

Baby’s Breath, also known as Gypsophila, is a plant belonging to the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) is often used in bouquets. Gypsophila blooms with small, delicate white or pink flowers. It is a good source of food for pollinating insects and is also used as a garnish for dishes, such as cakes, and in traditional medicine.

Sowing and growing Baby’s Breath

Baby’s Breath (Gyspsophila) is native to Central and Eastern Europe. The plant grows there in the wild and is a perennial that can withstand low temperatures. The flower is often used here in bouquets. In addition, Baby’s Breath is also said to have medicinal properties. It is an easy flower to grow.

Sowing Baby’s Breath

Gypsophila is relatively easy to sow. This can of course be done in open ground in the garden, but also in flower pots. Sowing can be done from mid-April to July. You can sow later, but then there will probably be no more flowers that same year. Simply scatter the seeds over the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil if necessary. Gypsophila is a light germinator. If necessary, after emergence, thin out slightly so that the planting distance is about 10 cm.

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Position and soil

Marigold prefer a sunny spot in the garden, but they also do well in partial shade. The soil may be both poor and nutrient-rich and should remain slightly moist. They do not grow on clay soil, so first improve the soil by adding compost.

How to care for your Baby’s Breath plants

Baby’s Breath needs a sunny spot in the garden. The soil should be calcareous and dry. It should also not be too nutrient-rich.

Are Baby’s Breath bee and/or butterfly friendly?

These flowers attract many pollinating insects, such as bees and butterflies. The many, small flowers contain nectar, which makes them a valuable source of food.

Baby’s Breath in the vegetable garden

Baby’s Breath is suitable for the vegetable garden. It attracts many pollinators, which is good for the pollination of other crops. In addition, gypsophila is edible.

Is Baby’s Breath edible and/or medicinal?

Baby’s Breath is edible and is used as a garnish for cakes and pastries for example. In addition, the root of the plant is sometimes used in traditional medicine. This is said to have expectorant properties.

Please note, we at Dutch Garden Seeds do not give medical advice. Always ask a professional if and how the plant can be used medicinally.

Baby’s Breath seeds in our collection

At the moment we have 1 type of Baby’s Breath seeds in our range, a white variant, called 'Covent Garden' from the brand 'Buzzy Seeds'.

Tips

• Good pruning, after flowering can encourage second flowering.

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