Sep 25, 2024 · Freesia (Freesia spp.) produces exotic-looking floral trumpets commonly used as wedding flowers in bouquets or floral arrangements. This African native can be grown indoors at home (under the right conditions) in pots or outdoors in the correct USDA zones producing flowers in a rainbow of colors.

Freesia is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1866 by Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1886) and named after the German botanist and medical practitioner, Friedrich Freese (1795–1876).

May 26, 2023 · A native of South Africa, freesia pleases with upward-facing blossoms in bright colors and by adding a citrusy perfume to the air in late spring to early summer. Each freesia stem produces five to 10 tubular flowers, all of which grow on only one side of the stem.

Mar 27, 2023 · With up to eight trumpet-shaped, upward-pointing blossoms on leafless stems, freesias make delightful cut flowers that last a long time in the vase. The freesia bulb plant is easy to force indoors on sunny windowsills. Learning how to grow freesias in the garden and freesia flower care will allow you to enjoy these beauties year after year.

Jan 15, 2025 · Freesia flowers, with their stunning beauty and delightful fragrance, are a favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike. Known for their bell-shaped blooms and sweet citrus-like aroma, these flowers add a touch of elegance to any garden, balcony, or home.

Feb 13, 2024 · Freesia is a genus of warm-weather flowering plants native to eastern southern Africa. The attractive trumpet-shaped flowers symbolize friendship and are popular amongst florists. The plants grow from corms and are only hardy over the winter in growing zones nine through ten. History

Jan 2, 2025 · Freesia, Freesia spp., is a perennial corm in the Iridaceae or iris family with six to 12 funnel-shaped flowers on each gracefully arching stem. Native to South Africa, it grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 10, where it blooms from late winter to early spring.

Aug 2, 2022 · Freesias have exotic-looking blooms, which are loved for their strong spicy-sweet fragrance. Funnel-shaped, freesia flowers are borne in dense, branching clusters on slender stems 30-60 cm high, above long narrow green leaves, and come in a wonderful range of colours including yellow, mauve, purple, orange, and white.

Brightly coloured flowers make freesia amongst the prettiest of plants and they are great for long-lasting cut flowers. Prepared corms planted outside in April will flower in late summer or they can be grown in a cool greenhouse for spring flowering. Here's all you need to know to get the best from these lovely plants.