Summer Sparkles® Baby's Breath (Gypsophila)
Perennial
- Newly compacted and refined habit!
- Small white flowers cover the entire perennial.
- Salt-tolerant, excellent for urban landscapes.
- Long-lasting flowers in fresh and dried cutting arrangements.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 23-27" tall x 34-40" wide at maturity.
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Description
Its wide habit transforms this perennial into a beautiful shield for fading bulb foliage or for summer-dormant perennials, like poppies or bleeding hearts, encouraging a long-lasting display in the landscape!
Details
Common name: Baby's Breath
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Full sun (>6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 23-27" x 34 - 40"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Late spring- midsummer
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, heat tolerant, pollinator-friendly, cut flower
Uses: Border plant, cut flower garden, eclectic gardening, cottage gardens, urban landscaping, dried flowers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (>6 hrs/day)
Water: Low to average watering needs
Space: 34 - 40"
Fertilizing: Can be fertilized in spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer for healthy growth
Winterizing: Cut back in spring rather than fall for fresh growth
Maintenance: Deadheading the first blooms can encourage rebloom
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
