Baby's Breath Covent Garden White Seeds Overview
Baby's Breath Covent Garden White (Gypsophila elegans) is an annual flower known for its delicate, airy white blooms and feathery foliage. Growing between 1 to 2 feet tall, this plant is ideal for adding a soft, romantic touch to garden borders, rock gardens, and floral arrangements. Its fast-growing nature and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking elegant, cloud-like flowers.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
- Pure white, airy blooms
- Annual plant with fast growth
- Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies
- Low to moderate watering needs, drought-tolerant
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade
- Mature size: 1-2 feet tall and about 1 foot wide
- Blooms from early summer to late fall
- Suitable for all hardiness zones as an annual
- Ideal for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements
- Requires minimal care and maintenance
Growing Information
Baby's Breath Covent Garden White prefers well-draining, light soils and performs best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and requires low to moderate watering, making it suitable for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant. The plant blooms from early summer through late fall, providing a long season of delicate white flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.