Melinda Myers

Baby's Breath

Botanical Name

Gypsophila paniculata

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 9

Height

12 to 36 inches

Width

Up to 24 inches

Flowers

Early summer: white, pink

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained to dry

Planting & Care

• Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart
• Good drainage is critical for survival
• Stake tall cultivars
• Deadhead to prolong bloom

Problems

Botrytis blight, aster yellows (leafhoppers), winter dieback in poorly drained soils

Varieties

• Bristol Fairy - 24", double, repeat bloomer
• Rosenschleier - 18", more tolerant of wet soils longer lived