| Botanical Name: | Freesia |
| Life Cycle: | perennial bulb |
| Planting Time: | late summer to fall |
| Height: | 12" to 18" depending on type |
| Exposure: | full sun to partial shade |
| Soil: | average to rich, well-drained soil |
| Hardiness: | zones 8 to 11 |
| Bloom Time: | late winter through early summer depending on type and zone |
| Flower: | fragrant flowers in a variety of colors including, pink red, orange, red, yellow, blue, lavender and white; both single and double flowers |
| Foliage: | green, smooth textured foliage with a long blade-like shape |
| Propagation: | corms, tubers, bulbs, (including offsets), seeds and rhizomes |
| Suggested Use: | Beds, borders, cut flowers |
| Growing Hints: | Freesia is tender and delicate and really only grows well outdoors in the warmer zones although they can be grown indoors in cooler zones. Because they are easily damaged, it is best to grow them in containers. Plant corms close together (6 corms per 5 inch pot) I" deep in rich, well-drained potting soil. For winter flowers, plant corms in the summer or early fall and keep them cool until winter. Advertisement |
| Interesting Facts: | Freesia originated in South Africa. Many parts of this plant are poisonous and should be handled with care. |
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
Can I leave freesia bulbs in the ground after flowering til next season?
By Tom from Queensland, Australia
The answer is yes, unless you have animals that like to eat bulbs. Freesias are hardy from zones 1-11.
Check out these photos.
Feb.24 and we have our first Freesia in bloom. The Clivia is right behind and we have a few Iris blooming also. The Lady Banksia is a shower of pale yellow over the Path Garden Arch
