Freesia produces graceful, trumpet-shaped blooms with a delightful fragrance, making it a favorite for cut flowers, garden beds, and borders. This heirloom variety is easy-to-grow and attracts pollinators, adding beauty and activity to any garden. Ideal for home gardeners seeking long-lasting, colorful blossoms that enhance outdoor spaces.
Features:
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Freesia variety
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Produces fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms
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Easy-to-grow and low-maintenance
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Attracts pollinators and enhances garden biodiversity
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Perfect for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering bulb
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Height: 8–16 inches
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Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 9–11 (plant bulbs indoors in colder zones)
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Planting Season: Fall for outdoor planting or late winter for indoor forcing
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing/Forcing: Plant bulbs in pots with well-draining soil. Keep soil moderately moist and provide bright indirect light.
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Direct Planting: Sow bulbs outdoors in prepared, well-draining garden soil after the last frost in mild climates, or plant in fall in frost-free areas.
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Spacing: Space bulbs 2–3 inches apart, 2–3 inches deep.
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Care Tips: Water moderately, avoid waterlogging, and remove spent blooms to promote healthy growth and encourage continuous flowering. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and protect bulbs in cooler temperatures.