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Baby's
Breath is botanically named Gypsophila
and contains hundreds of tiny white or pink flowers covering a
multitude of intertwining stems. This wonderful filler
flower is perfect as a backdrop to any arrangement or bouquet.
Because the flowers are
less than 1/4 inch in diameter, they set off the top
note flower in a bridal bouquet. It is also possible to
dye them other colors to match your wedding decor without
harming them. Baby's Breath, sometimes
referred to as "gyp", is available year-round.
Baby's
Breath is an excellent flower to use at
weddings, because Gypsophila is derived from the
Greek word Philein, which means "to love". The plant
was first discovered in the Mediterranean. Shortly
thereafter, species were discovered as far away as Siberia.
The Dutch and Israelis have been growing
this long-lasting flower for the last 200 years. It
has a life-span of up to 3 weeks and has no scent. |
