* The Fairytale of Pandagirl *

Friday, July 08, 2005

Common Names: Baby's Breath, Gypsophila, Gyp
Botanical Name: Gypsophila, (jip-SOF-i-la)
Vase Life: 5 to 7 days.
Storage Temperature: 36 - 38 F
Description: Bunches of complex branches filled with dozens of tiny florets.
Colors: White. Pink is available, but uncommon.
Botanical Facts: Gypsophila comes from the Greek for "gypsum-loving" in reference to the plants favoring of high calcium soils.

Floral meaning: Pure of heart; purity; innocence. Promise of love.

Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) is my favourite flower.. It's name in chinese is 'man tian xin' which means a sky full of stars.. A beautiful name for a beautiful flower.. They are never the main as the character in a bouquet, however, i still fell in love with this flower the first time i saw it when i was in primary school.. It was love at first sight when i saw a bouquet of flowers at a flower shop.. I could still remember the bouquet was made up of red Roses, Forget Me Nots and Baby's Breath.. I dunno why i was captivated by the beauty of Baby's Breath even when they are not as eye-catching red Roses or purple Forget Me Nots.. I fell in love with this flower..

I first received a bouquet of Baby's Breath two years ago on my birthday.. *smiles* Wenzhong is the first man who gave me a bouquet of my favourite flowers.. I was so happy when i received it.. Though many may think they look plain, in my heart, that was the prettiest bouquet i've ever seen.. They really look like stars, so beautiful and pure..

Baby's Breath symbolises purity.. And it also means promise of love.. To me, it is my promise of love to him..

*This fairy tale ended at 10:17 AM*