Iridaceae · Freesia
An old fashioned favourite with highly fragrant trumpet shaped flowers in a vibrant mix of yellow, white, red, purple and pink flowers.
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Leave foliage to die down naturally after flowering; the bulb will absorb the nutrients in the leaves and use them to form the flowers for next season. Once all foliage has died down use sharp secateurs or snips to cut individual leaves at ground level.
Freesia bulbs can remain in the ground for several years without the need to lift and divide them. Mulch heavily to protect bulbs from very hot temperatures over summer. Bulbs can be lifted in areas that experience wet summers, if they become overcrowded or to move them to a different location in the garden.
Common Problems: Aphids, Rotten Bulbs, Slugs and Snails
If growing freesia for cut flowers, use sharp snips or secateurs to cut the longest stems possible, removing the lower leaves and placing the stems immediately in a clean bucket of water.
Divide bulbs
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