baby's breath
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with blue-green leaves and clouds of white-pink small starry flowers throughout the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- baby's breath (Gypsophila pacifica)
- Genus
- Gypsophila
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of baby's breath
Distribution map
Eastern Siberia Manchuria
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of baby's breath
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baby's breath care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back in autumn when the foliage has died down. Dead head regulary to encourage second flush of flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in late winter. Take root cuttings in late autumn or winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, preferably alkaline, sharply drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to stem rots
Pests
Generally pest-free
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