How to Grow Freesia Flowers

WHEN AND WHERE TO PLANT FREESIA Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil that contains plenty of organic matter. Plant the corms pointed end up, 1” to 2” deep and 2” to 3” apart. Over time they will multiply. In cooler zones, freesias can be planted outdoors in spring for late summer flowers.

Do freesia come back every year?
Are freesias annuals or perennials?
Are freesias hard to grow?
How long does freesia take to grow?
Can you leave freesia bulbs in the ground?
Should I soak freesia bulbs before planting?
How long do freesia flowers last?
How do you care for freesias after flowering?
What freesia smells like?
What month do you plant freesia bulbs?
Do bees like freesias?
Will deer eat freesia?

Do freesia come back every year?

1. Do freesias grow every year? If you live somewhere where it either never (or rarely) freezes then yes, your freesias should grow back. They may even multiply by spreading fertilised seeds so you could have a garden bursting with colour every spring!

Are freesias annuals or perennials?

Freesias grow best in full sun or light shade, in moist, well-drained soils. Freesias are tender perennials, winter hardy in growing zones 9-10 and grown as annuals elsewhere.

Are freesias hard to grow?

Freesias are gorgeous and delicate exotics from the other side of the world – they grow wild in the Cape Province of South Africa – so we tend to think that growing them here will be difficult, but this simply isn't true. If you want to grow your own look for prepared corms rather than so-called 'garden varieties'.

How long does freesia take to grow?

Freesia Bloom Time

Freesias reliably bloom in 100-120 days from planting them in good conditions. This makes a staggered planting every few weeks enormously rewarding with a flush of fragrant, colorful blooms developing every few weeks!

Can you leave freesia bulbs in the ground?

Freesias are versatile and can be grown in pots indoors or outdoors, or in the ground.

Should I soak freesia bulbs before planting?

Pre-Planting Planning

Store bulbs in a cool spot, placing them in a paper bag until the right planting time comes along. Soak the freesia's corms in water for 30 minutes before planting.

How long do freesia flowers last?

Freesias can last up to three weeks indoors if you feed them flower food.

How do you care for freesias after flowering?

Once the plant has it's flowers removed, place the container in full sun and fertilize according to package directions. Leave the Freesia's in full sun for the next two to three months or until the leaves turn yellow. During this time, you should frequently water and refrain from disturbing the plant too much.

What freesia smells like?

Freesia is a very sweet-smelling flower, almost reminiscent of strawberries or other summer fruit. Some people even describe it as smelling like Fruit Loops! But it's much more mild than that with subtle high notes of honey and mint.

What month do you plant freesia bulbs?

The best period for planting Freesia bulbs is around March and April. Fresia will flower between June and August.

Do bees like freesias?

Crocuses are a real delight in any early spring garden and the bees just love them. Not only are they nectar-rich, but queen bumblebees even use their flowers, which close at night, to sleep in!

Will deer eat freesia?

Requiring minimal maintenance, Freesias are virtually disease-free and pest-free. They are deer and rabbit resistant.