Gypsophila elegans

showy baby's breath

Family	Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type	annual
Zone
Care Level
Height	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread	25 - 45 cm (10 - 18 in)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	neutral to alkaline

Description	The annual Gypsophila elegans (showy baby's breath) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses	Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Cautions	The growth rate of Gypsophila elegans (showy baby's breath) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.