Freesia hybrids |
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Improved Freesia |
Description
These perennials will grow 1'-1.5' high and have slender, light green leaves. The plant produces double blooms in a variety of colors that are lightly fragrant. It needs regular watering during bloom period (spring) and less during dormant periods. Plant in full or part sun in fall to enjoy spring flowers.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).