Gypsophila elegans Covent Garden Seeds
Gypsophila elegans Covent Garden Seeds
Gypsophila elegans Covent Garden Seeds
Gypsophila elegans Covent Garden
Annual Baby's Breath
The seeds germinate in 3 days under a mini greenhouse, great when you want to plant quickly. Loss of seeds with this kind of homemade packet.
Cindy, 08/05/2023
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Description
The Gypsophila elegans 'Covent Garden', also known as Gypsophila elegans, is a variety of annual Gypsophila that bears a multitude of graceful small white flowers on long, slender, branching stems: beautifully delicate, superb in the company of Cosmos and very chic in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family, it is an annual plant with a bushy habit that reaches a height of 45 cm (17.7 in) and a width of 35 cm (13.8 in).
The Elegans 'Covent Garden' variety distinguishes itself from the classic Gypsophila by the shape of its flowers: clustered in panicles, they are single and have lovely petals of white, tinged with a hint of mauve. Its foliage is composed of small lanceolate leaves of a greyish green. Together, they create a delicate and airy mist. In English, this plant is commonly called Baby's Breath.
It is a variety, flowering prolifically, to be enjoyed from late spring to early autumn.
Its presence is essential in white gardens, ideal for outdoor weddings, and very useful for adding an airy touch to a border. To create an atmosphere of lightness and finesse, combine it with delicate Cosmos or Thalictrums. It is also entirely possible to grow it in a pot.
Despite its fragile appearance, this Gypsophila is easy to grow. Plant it in a sunny spot, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. It is not demanding and even thrives in a chalky soil (in Latin, Gypsophila means "chalk-loving").
Once established, it requires little care and watering.
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Flowering
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Botanical data
Gypsophila
elegans
Covent Garden
Caryophyllaceae
Annual Baby's Breath
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow directly in early spring in well-prepared soil, at a depth of 3 mm (0.1 in) in rows spaced 30cm (11.8 in) apart. Germination usually takes about 21 days. An autumn sowing can be done for earlier flowering. Similarly, you can sow in the autumn in pots that will be kept in a well-ventilated cold greenhouse.
When the plants are large enough to handle, thin to 30 cm (11.8 in).
Plant Gypsophila in full sun in deep, light, well-drained soil. Gypsophila prefers a somewhat chalky soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.