Freesia is indigenous with perfumed flowers that bloom in bold and beautiful colours. It is well-suited to garden beds and containers.
Family name: Iridaceae
Common name: freesia
Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: April to May
Flowering time: August to October
Dormancy time: December to March
Lifting time: December
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Corm
Mature height: 40cm
Planting depth: 3cm
Planting spacing: 6cm
Lowest temperature: 5°C
Watering frequency: Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn’t rained.
Position and soil: Plant in light, friable soil that is well-draining and add some sand if necessary. Suitable for growing in containers. A full sun position will keep the stems short, while a partially shaded position will cause the stems to stretch.
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