Freesia
- Height × spread
- 0.35m – 0.35m × 0.45m – 0.45m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 11 species of Freesia all of which grow from corms. They are winter-dormant which means that some may survive winter conditions in the garden. They are grown for the delicious fragrance of their flowers. In addition the blooms are very beautiful and are popular as cut flowers. Freesia laxa and its forms (previously known as Anomatheca cruenta) are the most commonly grown, producing flowers in shades of red, white, blue and pink. In addition there are a number of ornamental hybrids available, many of which are seen in florists. The height range of Freesias is between 30cm and 50cm.
- Flower colour
- Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 0.35m – 0.35m
- Spread
- 0.45m – 0.45m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Gravel garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Apply slow release fertiliser
Apply a slow release fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plants soon after they have come into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.