About
A cormous perennial with linear mid-green leaves arranged in a fan. Sprays of single, perfumed, funnel-shaped white flowers, greenish-white in bud, are produced in spring or summer.
About the genus
Freesia are cormous deciduous perennials with erect, linear to narrowly lance-shaped leaves and upright stems bearing terminal racemes of slender-tubed, salver-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually scented
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationOutdoors plant corms 8cm (3in) deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, plant corms in peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit, in a position with full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry. See freesia cultivation for detailed information
PruningNo pruning required, spent flowers can be deadheaded if seed is not required
PropagationPropagate by corm offsets; propagate by seed but may not flower for a few seasons. See freesia cultivation for detailed propagation information
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free