Freesia, a plant that is simply beautiful
These gorgeous, low maintenance flowers are very popular for good reason. Their height, fragrance and symbolism make them great fresh cut flowers for bouquets. These flowers are perennials so enjoy them year after year.
Basics
9-11
This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Regular
Spring
Well draining soil
Purple
How to plant & care for Freesia
Freesia prefer to be watered sparingly before sprouting. After sprouting, water occasionally to keep the soil lightly moist.
Your Freesia plant will show off the most beautiful blooms when planted in an area that gets sun all day with a little afternoon shade.
Prune once the flowers have died.
Freesia plants can be grown from seed and sown in potting soil or small offsets can be detached from your existing plant and planted in a pot.
Fertilize in early Spring and then every 2 weeks with a liquid fertilizer.
Diseases often seen on Freesia
Freesia leaf necrosis, aphids, slugs, leaf spot.
