Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata
A cloud of tiny white blooms that softens and connects everything around it — now a star in its own right.
Long cast as a supporting player, baby's breath has stepped into the spotlight. Its airy sprays of minute white flowers create a soft, misty texture that ties a bouquet together, but massed on its own it forms romantic clouds that fill arches, garlands, and centerpieces beautifully.
It is inexpensive, incredibly light, and dries well, so it also lives on as a keepsake long after fresh flowers have faded.
What Baby's Breath means
Everlasting and pure love, and innocence — which is why it features in weddings and new-baby gifts alike.
Care tips
Give it fresh water like any cut flower, or simply let a bunch dry upright in a vase to keep it indefinitely.
Good for these occasions
Find a local florist who can arrange baby's breath for:
More flowers to explore
The flower florists reach for first — layered, fragrant, and available in nearly every color a message could ask for.
TulipA clean, cup-shaped bloom that keeps growing after it is cut — the unmistakable signal that spring has arrived.
LilyLarge, sculptural trumpets — often fragrant — that lend instant presence and grace to any arrangement.
SunflowerThe big, sunny face of summer — sturdy, long-lasting, and impossible to look at without smiling.