What are the common varieties of baby's breath? A detailed explanation of prices and characteristics
In recent years, people have been especially fond of baby's breath as a flower. Although baby's breath is mostly used as a companion flower and is a versatile filler flower, baby's breath can also be tied into a bunch on its own, fluffy as clouds, drifting like mist, and very beautiful. And in fresh-cut flower shops we can often see baby's breath made into dried flowers, but not all varieties of baby's breath can be used to make dried flowers; some are suitable for cultivation as green plants. So below, the editor of Nongxun.com will share with you the common varieties of baby's breath.
1. Fairy baby's breath
Fairy baby's breath has a very drought-tolerant nature. It can generally be planted in summer around July-August, and its flowering period is also roughly at this time. Although baby's breath comes in many colors, fairy baby's breath is mostly white, pure white and flawless, with extremely high ornamental value.
Characteristics: blooms in summer, with pure white flowers.
Price: a large bunch of dried fairy baby's breath from Yunnan costs 52.8 yuan per bunch; a fairy baby's breath bouquet gift box costs 135.8 yuan per box, etc.
2. Creeping baby's breath
Creeping baby's breath is a relatively common variety of baby's breath. It is a perennial herbaceous plant. Although the plant is not tall, it is indeed a good material for ground planting and covering the ground in gardens. The flowering period of creeping baby's breath is mainly in winter and spring. The flowering period is mainly in winter and spring, with cymes terminal or axillary, small flower pink, single or double.
Characteristics: short plant, many petals, high ornamental value.
Price: creeping baby's breath 30 cm tall costs 1 yuan per plant; creeping baby's breath 60 cm tall costs 2.1 yuan per plant, etc.
3. Flamingo baby's breath
As can be seen from the name, the flowers of flamingo baby's breath are inevitably bright and fiery red. In addition, the branches of flamingo baby's breath are more slender than ordinary baby's breath. Its flowering period is mostly around spring, and its adaptability is relatively poor; poor care may lead to failure to bloom.
Characteristics: slender stems and branches, blooms in spring, light red flowers.
Price: flamingo baby's breath decorative ornament 47 yuan per pot; flamingo baby's breath creative dried flower bouquet 37.6 yuan per bunch, etc.
4. Perfect baby's breath
Perfect baby's breath is also a common variety, and it is also the most expensive among baby's breath. Perfect baby's breath has larger flowers, but it is not cold-tolerant and is very easy to freeze the plant at low winter temperatures, so during care it is best to keep the temperature above 10°C.
Characteristics: large flowers, not cold-tolerant, high price.
Price: perfect baby's breath bouquet costs 332 yuan per bunch; perfect baby's breath planting material costs about 50 yuan for 6 seeds.
5. Cut-flower baby's breath
Cut-flower baby's breath generally appears as a filler flower. This kind of baby's breath is relatively common in flower shops and is often used to embellish and decorate other flowers. Although cut-flower baby's breath has always quietly played a supporting role, it has a unique tranquil temperament and is very charming.
Characteristics: versatile filler flower, pleasant temperament.
Price: Kunming, Yunnan flower market cut-flower baby's breath wholesale 120 yuan per bunch; cut-flower baby's breath flowers 1.6 yuan per plant, etc.
The above is an introduction to related content such as the prices and characteristics of baby's breath flower varieties. I wonder which kind of baby's breath everyone likes? In addition, the above price information is only for reference; for specific details, it is still recommended that you consult your local flower market.
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