Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake seeds - Baby's breath

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!