Freesia elimensis — Clump forming

Overview

Freesia elimensis is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia elimensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Freesia elimensis is a clump-forming perennial bulb belonging to the Iridaceae family. Like other Freesia, it grows from corms and has deciduous, upright, narrow lanceolate leaves. In spring, it produces vertical stems topped with clusters of slender, tubular flowers that are typically fragrant. This cultivar thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and conservatories, and can be propagated by corm offsets or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Freesia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2

Plant details

Freesia elimensis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders