Gypsophila: The tiny flowers of

The tiny flowers of gypsophila look like miniature carnations for a reason. The flower received its unusual name for the same unusual love for limestone. More photos of gypsophila - see our gallery! Gypsophila paniculata —The Common Gypsophila is another popular flower for floral displays thanks to its beautiful airy panicles. This is a perennial baby’s-breath with a mass of tiny flowers. Gypsophila A member of the Caryophyllaceae family and also known as ‘Baby’s Breath’, Gypsophila is commonly used worldwide as a filler in the floristry trade. Its inflorescence, comprising numerous tiny, flower heads of white, pink or pale cream, creates a softening effect, when used with bright coloured cut-flowers in floral arrangements. Gypsophila is one of the most heterogeneous and largest groups in the carnation tribe, Caryophylleae.