Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 30cm |
40cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Freesia Overview
Freesia is a genus containing approximatwely 16 species in the iris family, Iridaceae. Freesias are commercially cultivated for the cut flower industry and are on the list of top 10 cut flowers in the Dutch Market. It is a spring-flowering bulb, planted in gardens with a dormant summer. After planting the bulb at the end of summer, they quickly grow to produce a pretty, usually fragrant flower in spring. The commonly grown plants are a result of a cross between F. refracta and F. leichtlinii, many cultivars have been bred from these species and the pink- and yellow-flowered forms of F. corymbosa.
Common problems with Freesia
Susceptible to red spider mite, aphids, dry rot and Fusarium wilt.
How to harvest Freesia
Flowers can be harvested for the vase, cut once the first flowers start opening.
How to propagate Freesia
Seed
Sow seed in autumn or winter and keep moist.
Division
Divide offsets from the little corms in autumn.
Special features of Freesia
Attracts useful insects
Including bees!
Pot plant
Can be grown in containers, place in full sun and provide good drainage. Keep pots dry in the dormant phase!
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Freesia
Grown for their usually fragrant flowers, which are popular for cutting.
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