Description
Baby’s Breath Seeds (Natural Form) 6500.
Billowy White Cloud-Like Sprays for Perennial Borders and Floral Arrangements.
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a classic heirloom favorite celebrated for its delicate, billowy mists of tiny white flowers that bloom continuously throughout July and August. Reaching a stately height of 90 cm, these long-lived, bushy perennials create a soft, airy backdrop in sunny garden beds. Highly valued in floristry, the cloud-like blooms serve as an essential filler for fresh-cut arrangements and an indispensable structural element in dried floral bouquets. Extremely cold-hardy down to Zone 3, it thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils.
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Please note: Seed cannot be shipped to addresses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6500
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Botanical Name: Gypsophila paniculata
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Type: Heirloom Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 3
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Height: 90 cm
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Plant Spacing: 60 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil
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Germination: 10–20 days
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Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds per packet (1,200 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Baby’s Breath is easily established from outdoor direct sowings and grows into a long-lived garden staple.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors from May through mid-July in a lightly shaded or sheltered nursery bed to establish strong root systems for blooms the following year.
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Germination & Spacing: Seeds germinate within 10 to 20 days. Thin or transplant established seedlings 60 cm apart in their permanent garden location.
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Soil Care & Maintenance: Thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Applying a light top-dressing of gypsum or garden lime each spring helps maintain the slightly alkaline soil pH this plant prefers. Avoid wet, waterlogged winter conditions.
Why Baby’s Breath Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you enjoy fresh cut flowers, crafting dried floral displays, or adding a soft, ethereal texture to your perennial borders, Baby’s Breath is an essential choice. Its impressive Zone 3 hardiness, drought tolerance once established, and iconic cloud of white blossoms make it a timeless favourite across Canadian landscapes.
