Gypsophila 'Covent Garden' Seeds
If you have ever wondered why florist bouquets look so light and airy, the secret is Gypsophila. 'Covent Garden' is the superior annual strain, producing much larger, brighter white flowers than the perennial types. It forms a mist of pure white, open-faced blooms on slender, branched stems.
This is a "workhorse" plant. It grows incredibly fast (blooming in as little as 6-8 weeks from seed) and provides the perfect neutral backdrop for almost any other flower. Whether softening bold Zinnias or adding romance to Sweet Peas, no vase is complete without a sprig of 'Covent Garden'.
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🌿 Understanding the Plant
Gypsophila elegans is a Hardy Annual.
It completes its life cycle in one season. Because it puts so much energy into flowering quickly, it can "burn out" after a few weeks of intense blooming.
The Succession Secret: To have white filler flowers all summer long, don't sow the whole packet at once! Sow a small pinch of seeds every 2-3 weeks from April to June. This guarantees a fresh supply of "white clouds" right through to autumn.
🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow
This plant hates having its roots disturbed, so sow it where it is to grow.
Germination:
Sow directly outdoors from March to May, or in Autumn (Sept) for early flowers next year. Scatter seeds onto raked soil and cover lightly. They love chalky/alkaline soil but will grow anywhere sunny. Germination is fast (10-14 days).
Where to Sow:
They demand full sun. If grown in shade, the stems become floppy. They look wonderful sown in drifts between roses or taller perennials to hide bare stems.
Care While Growing:
They need very little care. In exposed gardens, you can support them with some twiggy sticks (pea sticks) to keep the cloud of flowers upright for cutting.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Latin Name | Gypsophila elegans |
| Common Name | Annual Baby's Breath 'Covent Garden' |
| Hardiness | H3 (Hardy Annual) |
| Light Required | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | ↕️ 45cm - 50cm |
| Spread | ↔️ 30cm |
| Spacing | 🌱 20cm apart |
| Great for | ✂️ Cut Flowers 👰 Wedding Bouquets 🐝 Pollinators ⚡ Fast Results |
| Seed Count | Approx. 1000 seeds per packet |
🤝 Perfect Garden Companions
Gypsophila is the ultimate neutral mixer. It makes bold colours pop:
- 🔴 Flanders Poppy: The Meadow Look. The bold scarlet of the Poppy looks incredible floating in a cloud of white Gypsophila. It creates a classic, wild, agricultural look.
- 🌸 Sweet Pea 'Bishy Barnabee Mix': The Posy Partner. This is the classic cottage garden combination. The ruffled, colourful Sweet Peas are perfectly framed by the delicate white spray of the Baby's Breath.
📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar
Sow outdoors in spring. Flowers early-to-mid summer.
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| Sow Outdoors | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | |||||||
| Flowers | 🌸 | 🌸 | 🌸 | 🌸 |
🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence
Gypsophila is a favourite of small solitary bees and hoverflies. Its open, simple flowers provide easily accessible nectar for these smaller pollinators.
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