Freesia

Freesia growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Freesia also known as Freesias, Freesia perennial deciduous used as ornamental fragrant cut flower plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.

Leaves color green in narrow shape grow straight and can be break easily, leaves grow in groups linked together.

Freesia flower

Flower fragrant color can be: red, white, yellow, pink, orange, purple or more than one color, flowers grow on stems in clusters.

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Requirements for Freesia growing and care:

Well-drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Winter to spring

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter

How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stem

Size of the plant?
20-40cm, 8-16 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring in hot climates / Summer

General information about the flower:
Fragrant flower color can be: red, white, yellow, pink, orange, purple or more than on color, flowers grow on stems in clusters.

Scientific name:

Freesia