Description
Covent Garden Gypsophila Seeds (Baby’s Breath) 5360.
Heirloom Annual Displaying Delicate Sprays of Pure White Airy Blooms.
Covent Garden Gypsophila (Gypsophila elegans), classic Annual Baby’s Breath, is an open-pollinated heirloom selection cherished for its light, cloud-like sprays of pure white blossoms. Rising on slender, multi-stemmed plants reaching 60 to 90 cm in height, each branch produces airy clusters of 2 cm flowers. Historically known as Chalk Plant, Gauze Flower, or Gypsy, this versatile annual is an indispensable floral filler for cut bouquets and brings delicate, textured charm to sunny garden borders.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5360
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Botanical Name: Gypsophila elegans ‘Covent Garden’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Annual
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Height: 60–90 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin or space to 30 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Calcium-rich, alkaline, well-draining soil
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Germination: 7–14 days
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Seed Depth: 3 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 1,500 seeds per packet (6,900 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Gypsophila thrives in sunny locations with sweet, alkaline soil and benefits from successive sowings to maintain a steady harvest of cut stems.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Sow seeds directly outdoors starting in early May. Sow seeds 3 mm deep and thin young plants to 30 cm apart once established.
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Successive Planting: Because individual plants bloom in a concentrated burst, make successive sowings every two weeks until July for continuous summer harvests.
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Indoor Starting: Seeds can also be started indoors during March in a soil-less seed-starting mix.
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Germination & Growing On: Germinates in 7 to 14 days at 21°C. Grow seedlings on under lights at slightly cooler temperatures, then harden off and transplant outdoors after spring frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preference: Performs best in light, sweet, calcium-rich (alkaline) soils with excellent drainage.
Why Covent Garden Gypsophila Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want timeless, airy white accents for cut floral arrangements or garden borders, Covent Garden Gypsophila is an essential heirloom. Its rapid growth, classic delicate texture, and easy direct-sowing habit make it a cut-flower staple for Canadian gardeners.
