Gypsophila

Gypsophila - also known as baby’s breath - offers a host of possibilities. This dreamy flower can shine on its own, but also elevates bouquets and arrangements to a higher level. Gypsophila has a long vase life, and is available all year round.

Origin

Baby’s breath originates from the Mediterranean region, Asia Minor and Eastern Europe. The official name is Gypsophila. This name is derived from the Greek word ‘gypsos’, which means chalk, and ‘philos’, which means love. Gypsophila refers to the flower’s preference for chalky soils.

Bouquet

Gypsophila is the team player par excellence amongst flowers. The green stems with tiny white or pink flowers do well as an enhancement in almost any bouquet. Gypsophila creates a lacy romantic mood in any bouquet. So a lot of baby’s breath provides lots of romance!

Mono

Gypsophila also gives lots of pleasure and elegance when used on its own. Using a single flower species also means a longer vase life. Obviously gypsophila can also be used on its own to create a real work of art like this wreath by Connie Klaver.

Dried

Gypsophila dries well for use in a dried bouquet or a wreath. Dried gypsophila is also used a lot within the current trend for dried decoration. You might thereby think of a frame with dried gypsophila, or a glass candlestick filled with dried gypsophila. Add value to the gypsophila and offer the combined end-result to your customers.

Inspiration

The sky really is the limit with gypsophila. Care tips: remove the lower leaves from the stems and placed gypsophila in lukewarm water in a clean vase immediately after purchase.