Baby's Breath

Very small, double flowers borne in large, open clusters, giving it an airy appearance

Colors  White and pinkish
Availability  Year round
Vase life  Medium
Care and handling  First Step Technique; if florets need a helping hand to open, recut the base of the stems and place in warm preservative solutions with a plastic bag covering the bunch for 6 to 8 hours or as needed
Design tips  A popular filler, can be overused
Corsage use  Works well in corsages and boutonnieres

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Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata

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University of Illinois
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