Freesia
I live in NJ and want to grow freesia flowers so bad. I have tried for the last 2 yrs with no luck can anyone help me?
Freesia a native of So. Africa can be somewhat difficult to grow. In zone 9-10 where summers are dry and winter are cool and moist, they can be grown year-round outdoors but go dormant in the summer heat.
In the north (NJ) plant the corms in the spring in well-drained, sandy soil. Apply a 1/2 strength fertilizer every 2 weeks from the time they set bud to the end of flowering. They should bloom in 10-12 wks. (Hopefully before the hot, wet summer) They do best in daytime temperatures of 60-70 degrees and night temps of 50-60. When the sweet-fragrant flowers start to fade reduce watering and let the foliage die back allowing the plant to dry out, dig up the corms and store in a cool, dry place.
Freesia can also be started as a potted houseplant from late summer to early winter. Plant in well-drained potting soil, 2 inches apart. It should be kept in a cool, dark place and watered lightly until new growth start to show and then moved to a sunroom or greenhouse .
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Heather
I live around Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I have freesia bulbs to plant this spring and I was wondering if I have to dig them up in the fall like I do my glads.Can you help me please.
I dug up a bunch of Freesia corms from the beds and put them in a pot. Now, they won’t bloom, but the ones that I missed from the bed bloom in Spring. What is wrong?
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I live in Toronto,Canada.Can I plant the freesia bulbs in Sept. to have blooms in June and July (as printed in the label) ? or they need to be planted in early Spring.After blooming do I need to wait for the 3-4 mos dormant period before digging up the bulb.
I live in southern california in Los Angeles.. I have planted freesia plants which are blooming now in the spring. After bloom is finished and the leaves are yellow, I understand that the plant needs to stay dormant for 3-4 months. Do I need to dig up the corms or can I leave them in the ground?
I live in Dallas and have bought some blooming freesia that have finished blooming. What is the best way to keep them alive to enjoy next year? I am willing to plant them in pots and bring indoors. Thanks.
I bought a potted freesia. Now the flowers have dried and the leaves are turning. What should I do next? I live in northern California.
I live in Springfield, Missouri. My son sent me a freesia for Mother’s Day. Can I set the plant outdoors in a bed and will I need to dig the corms up?
I live in Springfield, MO. I have a freesia plant that I purchased in a pot and it was blooming around Easter time. I would like to know if I can leave the corms in the pot and have it bloom again next year, or do I need to take the corms out of the pot and then replant them later? If I need to take them out, what time of the year should they be replanted in the pot? If left in the pot, should I keep the soil moist through the fall and winter?