Freesias are tender, brightly flowered, easy to care for bulbs that can be grown in the garden,
in planters, or as a house plant in a sunny, cool room.
Their fragrant, 2" flowers open over a long blooming period, in sequence along 12"-18", arching, wirey stems.
They have narrow, sword shaped basal foliage and a few small leaves on each flower stem.
Freesias make great container plants that should be planted in the spring for garden use, or planted in the fall for growing indoors.
When growing Freesias in pots or planters, drainage is critical!
Make certain the container has sufficient drainage holes to prevent waterlogged soil, or the corms will quickly rot.
Fill the container with any good, commercial potting soil and plant the bulbs 2" deep and 2".
It is a good idea to add a support stake at planting time, to avoid root damage later.
Keep the soil shaded and barely moist until new shoots appear, then water enough to keep the soil evenly moist, but never soggy.
Feed container grown Freesias weekly when actively growing, with a good soluble fertilizer, mixed at half the recommended strength.