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Freesia Simple Blanc

Freesia hybrida Simple Blanc
Freesia, Hybrid Freesia

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Nothing to complain about regarding the delivery, packaging, etc... perfect! I just hope that the flowers will be as white as ordered because previously, with other orders, I received a lot of yellow ones instead of white ones.

Graziella , Nadadouro Portugal, 12/03/2024

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This small bulbous plant is familiar to us. We regularly encounter it at the florists, who appreciate it for its delicate, highly scented floral spikes. It's time to make a place for it in our gardens, in pots or flowerbeds, to enjoy its beautiful white cup-shaped flowers that emit a powerful fragrance. All you need to do is find it a sunny spot, well-drained soil, and above all, protect it from the cold, as it cannot tolerate even the slightest frost. Depending on the cultivation method and your climate, it will flourish in spring or summer.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

The White Freesia or Cape Lily is a bulbous plant that has been popular among florists for a long time. Its beautiful flower spikes, adorned with lovely white and highly fragrant cups, are perfect for creating delicate bouquets. If you have a very mild climate, you can plant it at the edge of flower beds to attract bees and brighten up the front stage. However, if your winters are chilly, it is more practical to grow it in a pot. This way, windowsills and entrances can benefit from its beauty and powerful fragrance.

 

As its name suggests, the Cape Lily is native to South Africa and was discovered in the late 19th century. It is a perennial that thrives in warm weather, prefers a sunny exposure, and cannot tolerate any frost at all. Therefore, you will need to store the bulb (more precisely, the corm) if your region is prone to frost. However, in mild climates, it can remain in the ground and benefit from protective mulching. Its flowering period will depend on the season in which it is planted. If planted in autumn, it will bloom in April-May. If planted in spring, it will perfume the summer. Its habit (35 cm (14in) tall) allows it to fit among spring bulbs. It has a compact size: its leaves, which are deciduous, are flat, linear, and sheathing. Its silhouette is mainly marked by curved flower spikes that bear delicate flowers arranged in unilateral clusters. They measure 2 to 3 cm (1in) long, have a tubular shape, and open into cups. They are a very milky white with just a hint of yellow at the base, and they release prominent stamens from the tube. They emit a sweet and sugary fragrance and also delight pollinators.

 

The White Freesia can be tamed for the pleasure of the senses. In warm regions, it will weave its way among spring bulbs to bring its fresh and pearly hue. Under less favorable skies, it will bloom in summer at the edge of pathways to illuminate and perfume the passage. If you have a cold greenhouse or a conservatory, opt for pot cultivation. This way, you can enjoy early flowering and move it according to the sun.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Freesia

Species

hybrida

Cultivar

Simple Blanc

Family

Iridacées

Other common names

Freesia, Hybrid Freesia

Origin

South Africa

Product reference124111

Planting and care

The white Freesia should be planted in well-drained soil, preferably slightly sandy. It should be rich and moist, but not excessively so, and preferably neutral to acidic. Sun exposure and protection from frost are essential, as it cannot tolerate temperatures below -5 °C (23°F). If your climate is mild (without or with few frost periods), you can plant it directly in autumn. You can mulch it to protect it. If you are concerned about frost, there are two options. You can plant the corm (under 5 cm (2in) of substrate) in spring once the frost periods have passed. The soil must be well-drained. After the foliage has dried out (in late summer), the bulbs should be dug up and stored in a dry and cool place, protected from frost, for planting the following year. Alternatively, you can grow them in pots for easier relocation and storage. In this case, you can plant the Freesias in spring or autumn: 5 to 7 per 15 cm (6in) diameter pots in a mixture of sand, potting soil, and turf.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October
Planting depth 5 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 30 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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