Gypsophila can not only be planted in pots but you can also buy it straight away. This is especially true for the colored annual varieties. Take a look at a good nursery, the offer is very tempting.
How do I properly care for baby's breath in a pot?
Gypsophila in a pot thrives best in a large planter with a drainage layer, poor, calcareous soil and little watering. Perennial gypsophila is winter-hardy, but should be protected from frost and rain in winter.
Which pots are suitable for gypsophila?
The pot or planter for your baby's breath (lat. Gypsophila paniculata) should above all be large enough. For space-saving reasons, this is not always the case with purchased plants. Then it's best to repot your gypsophila straight away. Gypsophila does not like wet feet and cannot tolerate waterlogging at all. That's why you create a drainage layer in the pot. You can use pottery shards or coarse gravel for this.
Since gypsophila prefers a calcareous, poor soil, pure potting soil (€15.00 on Amazon) is not particularly suitable. Mix in a little sand, lime, grit or gravel, then your gypsophila will feel more comfortable and the chances of lush flowering will also increase. You should also not water your gypsophila too frequently. It tolerates drought quite well.
How do you overwinter baby's breath in a pot?
Gypsophila is ideal as a balcony plant and the perennial varieties are also winter-hardy. Nevertheless, you should protect potted and container plants from severe frost and, above all, from too much rain in winter. Otherwise it requires no further care.
To protect against frost, we recommend wrapping the planters with bubble wrap, a blanket or something similar. Then place the plants in a place protected from the rain. Of course, you can also place your gypsophila in the greenhouse or winter garden. A bright, cool room in the house is also suitable for wintering. You cannot save annual gypsophila over the winter. Buy new plants in spring.
The most important things in brief:
- annual varieties available in pretty colors
- overwinter perennial gypsophila dry and bright
- do not fertilize
- water only a little
- be sure to avoid waterlogging
- lean and calcareous soil
Tips & Tricks
Are you waiting in vain for your gypsophila to bloom profusely? Check the potting soil. If the soil is too moist or too nutrient-rich, your gypsophila will only flower moderately or not at all.