Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake seeds - Baby's breath
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake seeds - Baby's breath
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Baby's Breath
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Description
Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' is a variety of baby's breath prized for its abundant, double, and semi-double flowers, which appear in the form of small fluffy white inflorescences. This perennial is often used in fresh or dried bouquets, but it also finds a place in sunny borders and rockeries. Hardy down to -23°C in well-drained soil, it tolerates drought well and requires little maintenance.
Originating from Central Europe and temperate Asia, Gypsophila paniculata belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. This cultivar 'Snowflake' stands out with its semi-double to double, white flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter, clustered in large panicles, supported by thin but sturdy stems. The plant forms a bushy and branched clump, reaching up to 90 cm in height and 50 cm in width. The foliage consists of lance-shaped leaves measuring 3 to 7 cm in length. They are of a greenish-grey hue, with a slight blue-green tinge, accentuating the plant's airy and light appearance. The leaves are arranged oppositely along the thin, branched stems, and they are usually deciduous, falling as winter approaches. Flowering occurs from June to September, creating a floating cloud impression. Very light and airy, this perennial plant has a relatively fast growth, but its life is short in overly wet soils. It thrives in light, limestone, well-drained soils, even dry ones, in full sun. Like all baby's breath from sowing, our selection will yield approximately 50% double flowers.
This 'Snowflake' baby's breath pairs well with many other sun-loving perennial plants in well-drained soil, especially lavenders, gauras, blanket flowers, and other yarrows. Used in borders or rockeries, it brings lightness to romantic or more structured gardens. It is also an excellent plant for fresh floral compositions or dried bouquets. You can combine it with cluster-flowered roses, large-flowered roses, or English roses, for a guaranteed effect!
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Gypsophila
paniculata
Snowflake
Caryophyllaceae
Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata Schneeflocke, Gypsophila paniculata Sneeuwvlok
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' in spring, usually between April and May, when temperatures reach around 18 to 20°C. The seeds should be sown in light, well-drained soil, and barely covered, as they need light to germinate. It is possible to sow in pots under shelter, then transplant into the ground when the young plants are sturdy enough. If you prefer to sow directly in the garden, do so between May and July, in soil that has been previously loosened and well prepared. Keep the substrate slightly moist during germination, which takes approximately 10 to 15 days.
Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' requires a sunny location to thrive. It prefers light, well-drained, and chalky soils, but can also adapt to poor soils. The plant is very drought-resistant. In dry soil, its root can withstand temperatures down to -23°C. In terms of maintenance, it requires little care: prune it in autumn to keep it compact and regularly remove faded flowers to stimulate prolonged flowering. Avoid excess moisture, as gypsophila is sensitive to root rot.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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