Direct sowing seeds
Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
1000 seeds 070072 | £1.95 |
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This simple, single gypsophila could not be more different to the twee, top-heavy double form often used in flower arranging. I love this, as a filler in the garden and vase.
Seen here growing with blue cornflower, Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Boy'.
Genus | Gypsophila |
Group/Species | elegans |
Variety | Covent Garden |
Type | Hardy Annual |
Common Name | Annual Baby's Breath |
Border Position | Front, Middle |
Soil Type | Neutral, Sandy |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained |
Height | 45cm (18in) |
Spacing | Plant 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover March, or direct April-June. Or sow under cover in autumn for earlier flowers the following year. |
Care Tips | Need very sharp drainage or they can be short lived. Can be grown in container pots. |
Flowering | June - August, 12 weeks from spring sowing. |
Vase Life | Lasts 5-7 days in the vase. Remove foliage beneath the waterline and sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 secs. Sensitive to Ethylene. |
Harvesting | Flower production: 8-10 weeks |
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Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
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Gypsophila elegans 'Covent Garden' reviews
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan I sowed a tray of these. They did germinate well, but I didn't get them planted out early enough., so they just turned into a straggly mess and died in my greenhouse. Next time, I will sow them directly into a bed. |
So pretty
Reviewed 15th July 2017 by Lucy Craig I will definitely be growing these again next season. Delicate, pretty and very long lasting. Some plants have gone a bit leggy but where they touched the soil they have rooted and set off again! Great value and a much commented on addition to my garden and flower arrangements. |
Daughters Wedding
Reviewed 21st May 2017 by roger gellett Have been growing these since November to ensure i have cover for my daughters wedding. They are so easy to grow as every seed seemed to germinate. I now have 10 established plants in the garden so the wedding should be covered (June 24th). Beautiful flowers unlike any Gypsophila I have ever seen. accidentally broke off a stem with buds on it so i put in a small vase. Not only did it last over 7 days the buds came in to bloom.. |