Freesia X hybrids
Freesia, Improved
Description
These perennials will grow 1'-1.5' high and have slender, light green leaves. The plant produces double blooms in a variety of colors that are lightly fragrant. It comes in a wide variety of colors: lavender, purple, red, yellow, white and multi-colored combinations. The corms need full to light sun in a well protected, frost free area that is fertile, well watered and well draining. Plant in fall to enjoy blooms in spring. In cooler climates, grow in containers.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.