Festival White Baby's Breath

Festival White Baby�s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata 'Festival White')

Festival White Baby�s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata 'Festival White') is a compact, free-flowering perennial known for its delicate, airy clouds of small white flowers. This dwarf variety provides the classic look of traditional baby�s breath but in a more manageable, garden-friendly size, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and floral arrangements.

Distinctive Features

Festival White forms dense clusters of tiny, pure white blooms that create a soft, cloud-like effect. Unlike taller baby�s breath varieties, this compact selection maintains a neat and rounded growth habit, making it ideal for small garden spaces and containers.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun for best flowering.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
• Water: Prefers dry to moderately moist conditions; avoid excessive watering.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, highly adaptable.

Ideal Uses

• Mixed Borders: Adds softness and texture to plantings.
• Rock Gardens: Thrives in dry, well-drained soil.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a billowy, cloud-like effect.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Excellent for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
• Containers: Perfect for patio pots and small spaces.

Low Maintenance Care

Festival White Baby�s Breath is an easy-to-grow perennial that requires little upkeep.

• Watering: Prefers drier conditions; avoid overly wet soils.
• Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
• Fertilizing: Minimal feeding required; over-fertilization can reduce flowering.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.

Why Choose Festival White?

This compact, long-blooming perennial provides classic baby�s breath beauty with improved garden performance.

• Delicate White Flowers: Creates a soft, romantic aesthetic.
• Extended Bloom Period: Flowers persist throughout summer.
• Compact and Versatile: Ideal for small gardens and containers.
• Excellent for Cut Flowers: A staple for floral arrangements.

For a charming, easy-care perennial with a classic floral appeal, Festival White Baby�s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata 'Festival White') is an excellent choice.