Rosea Baby's Breath is a delicate annual flower that brings soft, pale pink blooms to gardens across hardiness zones 2-11. This charming variety grows 18-24 inches tall and reaches maturity in 45-60 days, making it quick enough to enjoy flowers from mid-summer onward. Its defining feature is the frothy, cloud-like appearance created by airy clusters of tiny blooms on slender stems, an effect that has made baby's breath a cottage garden staple and a florist's go-to for arrangements. Plant it in full sun with well-drained soil, and you'll have delicate sprays of flowers that seem to float above the garden.
Full Sun
Low
2-11
24in H x ?in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
The pale pink flowers create an ethereal, cloud-like effect that distinguishes this variety from the pure white forms more commonly seen in gardens. At 18-24 inches tall with a naturally airy habit, it fits seamlessly into borders and cottage plantings without overwhelming neighboring plants. The flowers appear reliably within 45-60 days of sowing, giving gardeners a quick return on their investment. Its delicate presence and subtle color bring understated elegance to any arrangement, whether left growing in the garden or cut for the vase.
Rosea Baby's Breath excels in floral arrangements and border plantings. Gardeners grow it specifically for cutting, where its airy sprays of flowers work as filler and texture in fresh bouquets. In cottage gardens and borders, it creates a soft, romantic atmosphere and works well as a companion to bolder flowers that need visual relief.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Sow seeds directly in the garden where you want them to grow, as baby's breath doesn't transplant well. Direct sow after the last frost date in spring. Seeds sprout in 7-14 days under proper conditions.
Cut flowers for arrangements when the blooms open and the stems feel firm. Cut in the early morning when stems are most hydrated. Harvest regularly to encourage more flowering throughout the season.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.