Gypsophila (Gypsophila) gives flower and bridal bouquets airy lightness. The plants with the countless white or pink flowers are also often planted in the perennial bed. Both as a cut flower and when cultivated in the garden, the panicle gypsum herb impresses with its good durability.
How long does baby's breath last in the garden, in the vase and dried?
Gypsophila lasts for several weeks in the garden, with the flowering period varying from May to October, depending on the variety. As a cut flower it stays fresh for up to two weeks. Dried gypsophila has an almost indefinite shelf life if it is protected from crumbling.
How long does baby's breath last in the garden?
Gypsophila enchants the gardenwith its flowers for weeks.
However, when and how long the perennials bloom depends on the variety:
- The cushion gypsophila opens its buds from May to July. Pruning can often stimulate re-blooming.
- The perennials, which grow up to 100 centimeters high, bloom from June to October, depending on the variety. To ensure a rich bud set, everything that has bloomed should be cut out regularly.
How long does baby's breath last in a vase?
Gypsophila lasts as a cut flowerup to two weeks. To keep the flowers fresh, you should care for them as follows:
- Cut the stems with a sharp and clean knife immediately after purchase and when changing the water.
- Remove the leaves at the bottom. This deprives the gypsophila of energy and can begin to rot due to the moisture.
- Fill the vase with fresh, cold water at least every other day.
How long does dried gypsophila last?
Dried baby's breath has aalmost unlimited shelf life If you feel like the delicate flowers might crumble, spray the bouquet on all sides with hairspray. This also gives the dry bouquet a soft shine, which makes the room decorations look like new.
If the dried flowers have taken on a slight gray haze after a few months, you can remove dust with the soft jet of the hairdryer.
Tip
Gypsophila is drought resistant
Gypsophila is one of the quite frugal perennials. During prolonged droughts, the taproot that extends deep into the ground ensures that the flowering plant is supplied with sufficient moisture and nutrients. This means that the popular perennial produces many buds and blooms persistently even in hot summers.
