Covent Garden Market Gypsophila is a classic filler flower that brings an airy, delicate quality to any floral arrangement. This open-pollinated cultivar of Gypsophila elegans grows as a compact bush reaching 18, 24 inches tall, producing clouds of tiny blooms in just 45, 50 days from seed. Hardy across zones 2, 11 and thriving on minimal water, it's a reliable choice for gardeners who want reliable, continuous blooms without fussy care. Sow it every two weeks throughout summer to maintain a steady supply of fresh flowers for cutting and arranging.
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Low
2-11
24in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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This is the workhorse filler flower that florists and home gardeners have trusted for generations. Direct seed it after the last frost and you'll have harvestable sprays within seven weeks, with the option to succession-sow for blooms all season long. The flowers open reliably when 70, 90% of the blooms on each spray have unfurled, giving you a clear visual signal for perfect timing. It asks almost nothing in return: tolerates frost, prefers lean soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5, and actually thrives when water is scarce.
Covent Garden Market Gypsophila is a standard filler for flower arrangements, prized by florists and home gardeners alike for its ability to add volume, texture, and an ethereal quality to bouquets and centerpieces. The delicate sprays work beautifully in both fresh and dried arrangements, filling space around focal flowers without overwhelming them.
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Sow 6, 8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds in seed-starting mix and keep at 55, 70°F until germination. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers once the first true leaves appear, then harden off seedlings over 7, 10 days before moving them outdoors after the last frost.
After hardening off, transplant seedlings into the garden after the last frost date. Space plants 8 inches apart in full sun. Handle gently as the root system is delicate.
After the last frost, direct sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and barely cover with soil. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart once they have their first true leaves.
Harvest flower sprays when 70, 90% of the flowers on each spray have opened. Cut stems in the morning when stems are turgid, choosing sprays that show good color and fullness. Use sharp scissors or pruners to make clean cuts. Regular harvesting encourages more blooms to develop on the remaining plant.
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