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| Gypsophila | Common name; Baby's breath |
A hardy annual that grows to around 600mm (24") high and flowers from early June until October.
They prefer a sunny position, in any well-drained alkaline garden soil.
They also make a good hanging basket or container subject
Week 15; Sow seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at 13°C (55°F)
They should take about five or six days to germinate.
Week 17; Prick out the seedlings into cell trays or boxes of potting compost, leave for a few days at a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F) then place in a frost free cold frame until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out 250-300mm apart when all fear of frost has passed.
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