Grow Baby's Breath - Select the site for baby's breath. They need full sun and soil with good drainage that is not acidic. Dig up the soil; remove rocks and other garden debris. Several weeks before planting baby's breath, test the soil and add the proper amount of lime to amend acidic soil.
Plant the baby's breath seeds in early spring. Plant the seeds ¼-inch deep and spaced 1 inch apart. Water gently to settle the soil, being careful not to disturb the seeds. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Baby's breath will germinate within 10 to 20 days.
Grow Baby's Breath
Water baby's breath regularly during the growing season. Adult plants can tolerate some dryness, but do not allow the young plants to dry out. Apply a light dressing of complete plant food in the spring. Baby's breath generally does not have problems.
Watch for the baby's breath to bloom beginning in spring and continuing to late summer. Each plant blooms for about 4 weeks; deadhead to encourage a re-bloom. To assure a continuous bloom, reseed every 2 to 4 weeks.
Stake some of the taller varieties of baby's breath. Cut the plants back to the ground in the fall. Insert a plant marker to indicate the location of the baby's breath.
Baby's breath, also known as gypsophila, is a perennial known for the beautiful tiny white flowers on stems that grow 12 to 18 inches tall. Used in floral arrangements or bouquets, they also make a beautiful addition to flower gardens. Although most people are familiar with the white baby's breath, other varieties produce lilac and pink blossoms. Baby's breath is suitable for USDA zones 3 to 10. Does this Spark an idea? - by eHow
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