Bring delicate fragrance and vibrant color to your garden with Mixed Freesia Flowers, a hardy variety known for its long-lasting blooms and sweet scent. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers, Freesias produce elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers in a mix of colors, adding charm and sophistication to any garden. Easy to grow from seeds, this hardy variety thrives in sunny spots and provides continuous seasonal blooms.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Freesia spp.
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades including white, yellow, pink, purple, and red
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Plant Type: Perennial bulb (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact, with multiple blooms per stem
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Garden Use: Ideal for beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements
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Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
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Fragrant Flowers: Adds a pleasant aroma to your garden and floral arrangements
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)
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Spread: 6 – 12 inches (15 – 30 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Package Includes: High-quality mixed Freesia flower seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost for optimal growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart once established.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days under warm, bright conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once plants are established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. Pinching young plants helps encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowers.
