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Gypsophila Common name; Baby's breath
 
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Soil pH

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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