Freesia grow and care – 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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How to grow 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 indoor 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