Baby's breath

Baby's breath 'Perfecta' is the uncrowned queen of tied bouquets and traditional cottage gardens. It originally comes from the sandy steppes and sunny slopes of southern Europe and Central Asia, which makes it an exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance perennial that loves the sun and well-drained soil. In garden compositions, it creates fluffy white clouds that beautifully lighten and connect plantings with colorful perennials or ornamental grasses. The 'Perfecta' cultivar stands out with its compact growth and sturdy stems that do not break and bear a flood of double, pure white flowers resembling tiny pearls. It is an absolute staple for anyone who likes to create their own bouquets. It stays fresh in a vase for a long time, but it serves just as well dried in winter arrangements, where it retains its fragile beauty.

Gypsophila paniculata, or baby's breath, will bring a white mist effect to your flower beds, which beautifully softens the sharper contours of other perennials. This robust plant, native to the European and Asian steppes, is a master of survival in sunny and dry locations. Its grey-green leaves and stems form an interesting contrast to the bright white flowers that appear from July to September. In garden architecture, it is popularly used to fill empty spaces between more prominent flowers or roses, keeping them inconspicuous yet important company. Cultivation is suitable even for complete beginners, because the plant does not suffer from pests or diseases and is very frost-resistant. You just need to provide it with plenty of sun and sandy, well-drained soil. It roots very deeply, thanks to which it handles dry periods well. The inflorescences are excellent for cutting into fresh arrangements and are even better suited for drying into winter decorations and wreaths. Please keep in mind that the plant is poisonous, so we recommend caution when handling it.