Gypsophila care
Gypsophila — baby's-breath, in the older name — is the airy filler that gives a bouquet space to breathe. Tiny white flowers on a cloud of fine stems, designed to soften everything around them.
Season
Year-round
Vase life
Very long
Sourcing
Direct from growers
Difficulty
Very easy
How to care for them
Re-cut at a sharp angle. The fine stems can mat together — separate them gently so each can drink. Cool clean water in a clean vase, not deep. Gypsophila is undemanding.
Refresh the water every three days — gypsophila is more forgiving on this than most stems. Top up as needed. They keep their shape long after the surrounding bouquet has gone.
Gypsophila rarely needs rescuing. If the stems droop, refresh the water and re-cut. It is one of the most resilient cut flowers we send.
Common questions
Among the longest-lasting cut flowers we send. The fine florets dry naturally in place, so a stem can keep its shape long after the surrounding flowers have gone. Every order is covered by our Stem freshness promise.
The old common name comes from the softness and lightness of the flower — the way a cloud of tiny white blooms looks weightless, like breath on cold air. The Latin name (Gypsophila paniculata) refers to its preference for chalky, gypsum-rich soils.
Yes — gypsophila is one of the easiest cut flowers to dry. Hang stems upside down in a dry, dark spot for a week and they hold their shape and colour. Often used in wreath-making and dried arrangements.
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten — can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach of pets that graze. It is not as dangerous as lilies or tulips, but not entirely benign.
The fine branched stems and small white florets give visual space around larger flowers — a bouquet of just roses and peonies can read as dense, almost crowded. Gypsophila opens the structure up and gives the eye places to rest. It also adds height and softness without competing for attention.
A very faint, slightly honey-like scent. Not what you choose it for — gypsophila is a visual flower. The scent rarely registers in a mixed bouquet.
Pairs beautifully with
