Native to South Africa, freesias are perennials that grow from bulb-like corms that can be grown in pots or planted in outdoor beds. They can be purchased as “prepared” corms that have been specially heat-treated to flower 100 to 120 days after planting in their first year. However, regardless of the form in which you buy them, they should be cared for at the highest level.
When and where to plant freesias to make them bloom like crazy and look amazing
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Freesias should be planted outdoors in autumn. Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil containing plenty of organic matter. Plant the bulbs, pointy end up, 1 to 2 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. They will multiply over time. In cooler zones, freesias can be planted outside in spring for late summer blooms. Bulbs can also be planted in pots in fall.
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Like gladioli, freesias usually require supports to hold the stems upright. Round supports that encircle the stems are ideal. Another option is to use slender bamboo shoots or small branches and then tie the stems together with string.
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Freesia bulbs are not frost hardy, so if you are growing them outdoors, you will need to dig them up, dry them and store them to replant them the following year. Once flowering is over, simply cut off faded flower stalks and gradually reduce watering as the leaves yellow and die.
How to Propagate Freesias
Freesias can be propagated from seeds, sown in autumn or winter in potting compost with the addition of gravel or perlite. Plants grown from seed may take several years to become large enough to flower. Small offshoots or small tubers can be separated from the original tubers during autumn planting. In spring, they can be planted individually in small pots to grow into larger tubers. It may take a year or more to flower again.
Source: Gazeta
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