What is Gypsophila?
The Gypsophila family of flowering plants consists of more than 100 species of annuals and perennials. They are best known for their use as filling in flower bouquets and are almost always combined with roses. One of the few white flowers that do not brown, as aged, are frequent accessories of dried floral arrangements. The common names for these ornamental plants include the breath of the baby and soap. Gypsophila was brought from Europe and Asia to North America in the 19th century. In many areas it has benefited and naturalizes and in some countries it is considered to be harmful weeds. Gypsophila, unlike many types of plants, will also grow in sandy soil. It is not like extremely hot weather and will behave when the temperature is too high.
Gypsophila is useful in the garden as a filler among perennials and is at home in the cottages of gardens. Flowers should be cut for use in bouquets when it is open usee half the flower. They last at least two weeks in a weight and often maintain much longer. Drying flowers is relatively easy and can be done simply by hanging the bundle upside down in a cool place until the flowers are completely dry. How long it will take depends on the level of moisture in the space where they are dried.
The most common variety is Gypsophila paniculata , which grows up to 3 feet (about 0.9 m) and forms large hills of small individual or double flowers on long, warming stems with small, gray leaves. Some form of support may be required because these plants grow to their full height. This variety is also available in pale pink.
It is best to plant the seeds of Gypsophila, where the plants remain because they develop a large, deep rootstock and seedlings do not exceed the transplantation well. The planting should be carried out by the mediator after the Earth has been heated. They can be planted outside in the autumn in areas where the winters are mild.
If the flower isY Gypsophila detained, they can later produce the second mass of flowers in the summer, although picking so many small flowers is time consuming and lengthy. It is easier to cut the upper part of the whole plant, which also prevents it from becoming too long. The seeds are widely available, as well as plants. They are also sold in a sleeping root form, but they are usually only available in spring.