Gypsophila has became one of the most-asked-for filler flowers of the year.

Gypsophila is a filler flower and otherwise known as Baby’s Breath. Gypsophila is commonly used in the floristry trade to create a softening effect because of the numerous, tiny flower heads on each stem.

There are many varieties of Gypsophila available with the main difference being the flower head size – for example, Million Stars Gypsophila is a small headed variety. Gypsophila Perfecta and Double Time are larger headed varieties.

Gypsophila Flowers For Florists – Wholesale

In the wholesale flower markets gypsophila is sold in wraps of 25 stems and To get the best from your wholesale cut gypsophilia please read the care instructions below carefully:

• Cut the stems at a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife.
• Fill sterilised buckets with luke warm water and add flower food.
• Place the gypsophlia in the buckets.
• Leave over night to condition before using.

Gypsophila Flowers For Florists – Advice

Flower

Desiccation/brown flowers/Botrytis

Description: the flowers turn brown.
Reject: if more than 50% of the total number of flowers shows this phenomenon.

End of flowering

Description: the flowers shrink.
Reject: if more than 50% of the total number of flowers shows this phenomenon.

Flowering percentage

Record: the flowering percentage is the ratio of the number of opened buds and
the total number of buds. This is to be estimated before the stem is rejected.

Stem

Bending

Description: the stem bends.
Reject: when detected.

Drooping

Record: the stem droops down to the table.

Foliage

Desiccated foliage

Description: the leaves dry out and turn grey/brown.
Reject: if more than 50% of the total leaf area and/or 50% of the total
number of leaves is affected by this phenomenon.

Yellow foliage

Description: the leaves turn yellow.
Reject: if more than 50% of the total leaf area and/or 50% of the total number of
leaves is affected by this phenomenon.