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Freesia

Freesia refracta

  • Scented
  • Feeds pollinators
Freesia (Freesia refracta)

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Bloom colours

ivory, lemon, rose

What actually matters with this one

It needs cool nights around 13C to initiate flower. Grown warm it makes leaves and nothing else.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 9-10
Height
40 cm
Flowers
March to May
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.