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Freeport Gardening Guide: Baby's Breath

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Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath Seeds, Carmine Pink:

Description: (Gypsophila elegans).  Carmine Baby’s Breath sports profusions of dainty, deep pink flowers that lend ephemeral but bright splashes of color to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Provided summer temperatures don’t climb over 85 F for a prolonged time, Baby’s Breath will bloom and bloom! This charming annual flower likes full sun to partial shade but tends to fade in high humidity. Be careful not to overwater Baby’s Breath.

A close-up view of Carmine Pink Baby's Breath in a vase.

 

Baby's Breath Seeds, Covent Garden:

Description: Annual. A lovely, single-flowered type that produces clouds of small, pure-white flowers on each stem. A cottage garden favorite perfect for fresh or dried floral arrangements.

A bouquet of Covent Garden Baby's Breath in a pewter basket on a grey background.

Baby's Breath Seeds, Rosea:

Description: (Gypsophila elegans).  A charming variety known for its delicate, soft, pale pink flowers that create a frothy, cloud-like appearance. Growing 18-24 inches tall, it features airy clusters of blooms on slender stems, making it ideal for borders, floral arrangements, and cottage gardens. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its graceful presence and subtle color add a touch of elegance to any garden.

A close-up view of Rosea Baby's Breath flowers.