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Type: Annual
Seed #: 57
Common Name: Babies Breath
Latin Name: Gypsophila elegans
Variety: Basket case
Colour: White
Temperature: 18C - 22C (64F - 72F)
Blooms: June to September
Site: Full Sun or Part Shade
Height: 45cm - 50cm (18" - 20")
Spread: 25cm - 30cm (10" - 12")
Seeds per pack: 50
Price: $2.99
Plant these to encourage birds and butterflies to visit your garden frequently. This plant produces amazing cutflower.
Attracts
Butterflies		 Great
Cutflower

Babies Breath
Notes: Survives well in poor quality soil. Plant these uniform plants in groups for thicker coverage. These masses of single small blooms and lace like foliage are eye poppers for landscapes such as edging a garden path or filling for a bouquet or container planting. Tip: For use in baskets plant in groups of 3 or 4 for best results.


Instructions: Direct sow 1mm deep. Germination is 7 to 21 days.


History: Gysophilia elegans is Native to western Europe and Asia


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Calendula - Very easy to grow in even poor soil. Extremely versatile. Also considered a herb. The leaves and petals can be used in salad. This plant will also repel insects when planted in borders of your garden. Sunflower - Easy to grow. A delight for children and good for the garden as it attracts beneficial wildlife. Produces a flower stem at every node making it perfect for plentiful cut flowers and producing high oil content birdseed. Very sturdy in poor soil. Sunflower - A beautiful addition to your garden. It's vibrant red and yellow flowers are easy to grow. Produces a flower stem at every node making it perfect for plentiful cut flowers. Birds will flock to the flowers when the seeds are ripe providing a natural bird feeder. Very sturdy in poor soil. Plant edible peas or sweet peas at the base of your sunflowers. The stalks and branches will serve as a place for the vines to cling to and create an attractive garden feature.
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