- Crimson Baby's Breath produces an abundance of blooms in various shades of pink in early spring. Crimson Baby's Breath complements other flowers nicely in the garden and is wildly popular as a cut flower. Crimson Baby's Breath is widely adaptable, grows quickly, and blooms heavily. Crimson Baby's Breath is not your typical Baby’s Breath because it comes in various shades of pinks. Crimson Baby's Breath is an annual so many gardeners plant the seeds successively every 2 to 3 weeks to keep a continuous supply of color in the garden and blooms for cutting to make flower arrangements.
- Botanical Name: Gypsophila elegans
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: Upright Habit, 5-Petaled Red Blooms, Strong Thread-like Stems
- Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Good for Dried Flowers
- Color: Red
- Blooms: Early Spring
- Days to Maturity: 50 Days
- Plant Height: 8-18 inches
- Plant Spacing: 10-12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10