Flower Identification: Baby's Breath
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Botanical:
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Gypsophila |
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Availability/Seasonality: |
Year-round. Abundance and quality varies with growing region and weather. |
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Purchasing Tips: |
Do not purchase when flowers are not in bloom or when all are completely open. Purchase when first flowers on the clusters are well open and there are plenty of other buds ready to burst open. Find out variety. The two key varieties 'Perfecta' and 'Bristol Fairy' differ greatly in appearance. |
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Conditioning: |
Recut underwater -
(STS) - Preservative Allow time for flowers to open for special design needs. To open tight buds, put in warm preservative solution, cover with plastic and keep room temperature for 24 hours or more. Remove plastic periodically to allow for air circulation. It is not necessary to pound stem ends or to shake upside down to "pop" flowers. |
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Ethylene Sensitivity: |
Crop IS ethylene sensitive. |