Too much shade will create a leggy plant that doesn’t bloom.
Sandy soil is ideal, while clay soil is not. If you start your seeds indoors in pots, make sure the containers have drainage holes.
Add lime to raise the pH of your soil if necessary.
Baby’s breath is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Different varieties of baby’s breath have varying characteristics. Some are only 8 inches (20 cm) tall while others are 24 inches (61 cm) tall, and the flowers range from snow-white to dark pink. Baker Creek has a beautiful cultivar of annual baby’s breath that you can order here.
While the weather is still cool in early spring, place your seedlings outdoors during the day to harden them off. After a week or two, transplant the baby’s breath to your garden or to a container. Most varieties of baby’s breath will survive light frost. [8] X Research source
You can plant baby’s breath in pots or containers using the same strategy. Seedlings will appear in 10-14 days.
For a plant you bought at a nursery, simply dig a hole the size of the container your baby’s breath is in. Carefully remove the plant and soil from the pot and place it in your garden. Fill any surrounding space with soil.
If you’re planting multiple rows of baby’s breath, space the rows at least 7 inches (18 cm) apart as well.
As an added bonus, mulch will prevent weeds from cropping up in your garden.
Overwatering causes root rot and can destroy baby’s breath, so take care not to water too much.
During the growing season, shape the plant by pruning long, leggy stems. [19] X Research source Wear garden gloves when pruning to prevent skin irritation.
Just snip the stems with garden shears.
The fluffy and cloud-like look of baby’s breath makes it a popular flower for wedding ceremonies. You can even use it to decorate a classic wedding arch!
It’ll take 5-7 days for the flowers to dry. [26] X Research source
