Gypsophila fits perfectly in cottage gardens and other natural variants. But close to nature does not mean unkempt. With a clever cut, you not only ensure a beautiful look, you can also extend the flowering period of the gypsophila.
Gypsophila can be used wonderfully as a cut flower: it lasts for a very long time
Cutting for a second bloom
Many varieties of Gypsophila will flower again if pruned immediately after flowering. You should also use this opportunity. This significantly extends the flowering period. Cut off everything that has faded just above the foliage, then the stems will sprout again accordingly. You can also wait until a plant has finished blooming and then cut it back whole.
Cutting for the flower vase
Gypsophila (lat. Gypsophila paniculata) is ideal as a filling material for lush bouquets, but also for elegant bridal bouquets. Please do not fall into the trap of diligently fertilizing your gypsophila so that it blooms particularly beautifully. This achieves the exact opposite. For bouquets, cut the fully bloomed gypsophila.
Cut to dry
Since it still looks very natural when dried, gypsophila is predestined for dried bouquets. For this purpose, it is best to cut the plants around midday, when the dew has already dried. Ideally, the flowers have just opened. In small bunches, hang it in a dry, airy place out of direct sunlight.
The fall cut
If you have perennial gypsophila in your garden, you should cut it back in the fall, about a hand's breadth above the ground is ideal. Although the gypsophila tolerates frost, it can still use a winter protection from brushwood or leaves. It protects it from excessive moisture and from being eaten by rabbits.
The essentials in brief:
- Pruning encourages a second flowering
- suitable for fresh bouquets of flowers
- predestined for drying
- Autumn pruning recommended
tips and tricks
If you want your gypsophila to flower a second time, cut it back immediately after flowering.