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Cultivation:
Plant Pink Baby's Breath in full sun in a light soil that is well drained.
'Pink Baby' Gypsophila prefers alkaline soils, but will adapt to most soil types.
It tolerates drought and heat quite well.
Space new container grown Baby's Breath plants 12" - 20" apart.
Gypsophila dislikes wet feet during winter dormancy thus the need
for well drained soils. Pink Baby Gypsophila is an excellent
choice for rock gardens and container planting.
Pink Baby is a superb filler flower for fresh cut floral
arrangements usually outlasting the other flowers in the vase.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring,
then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For a
quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local garden
center or greenhouse.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Stem rots if kept to wet.
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