Baby's Breath Seeds, Carmine Pink

Sku:
#FL997
Min. seed count:
200
$3.00

(Gypsophila elegans). Carmine Pink baby’s breath sports profusions of dainty, deep pink flowers that lend ephemeral but bright splashes of color to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Provided summer temperatures don’t climb over 85°F for a prolonged time, Baby’s breath will bloom and bloom! This charming annual flower likes full sun to partial shade but tends to fade in high humidity. Be careful not to overwater baby’s breath.

  • Annual
  • Sprouts in 7-14 days
  • Days to maturity: 45–60 days
  • 6–8 hours of full sun
  • Planting depth: 1/8 inch
  • Plant spacing: 8 to 12 inches
  • Height at maturity: 12 to 16 inches
  • Ideal temperature: 60°F to 75°F
  • Frost hardy? No

Growing Tips

Carmine Pink baby’s breath is a charming annual with airy, rose-pink blooms that add softness to borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements. It thrives in sunny, well-drained sites and provides abundant, quick-to-bloom color throughout summer.

When to Grow

Direct sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early for earlier blooms. This fast-growing annual performs best when planted early in the season to avoid intense midsummer heat. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Water gently to settle the soil. Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart when they have two sets of true leaves.

How to Grow

Provide Carmine Pink baby’s breath with plenty of sunlight and moderate watering. Once established, it is fairly drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering or let them mature for seed collection at season’s end.

How to Save

  • Allow flowers to fade and dry completely on the plant
  • Snip seed heads and place in a paper bag
  • Shake or crush lightly to release small seeds
  • Separate seeds from chaff using a fine screen
  • Store in a labeled, airtight container in a cool, dry place

FAQ

Can Carmine Pink baby’s breath be grown in containers?
Yes, it grows well in pots with good drainage. Use a light potting mix and position the container in full sun to enjoy a profusion of blooms throughout the growing season.

 

How long does it take for this plant to flower from seed?
Carmine Pink baby’s breath begins blooming just 6 to 8 weeks from sowing, making it one of the quickest and most reliable annuals for fast color in beds or bouquets.

 

Will Carmine Pink baby’s breath reseed itself?
It can reseed under the right conditions if seed heads are left on the plant. For controlled growth, harvest seeds and sow them intentionally each year to maintain placement and density.

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