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?
Tell a Friend or Foe about this 'Freesia article'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. It should be kept in a sunroom or greenhouse and watered lightly until new growth appears.
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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.
Comment by Heather — 2/22/2008 @ 9:09 am
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?
.Comment by Sue B — 2/22/2008 @ 9:11 am