Gypsophila elegans, 'Covent Garden'

Germination

Sow directly as soon as the ground can be worked in spring. Surface or broadcast sow onto well prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Germination takes 7-18 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 40cm spacing. Can be started early indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Can be sown in autumn directly where germination will occur the following spring.

Growing

Prefers normal soil which is slightly moist at all times. Do not fertilise. If the soil is too rich you will have large plants with few flowers. Once established easy to care for.

Cultivation

Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushiness. Cut flowers for the vase regularly, this will encourage further blooms. No need to deadhead, all foliage will die back to the ground after first frosts. Will self-seed freely, ready for the next year.