Freesias are stars in the vase, offering a beautiful fragrance and colourful cut flowers. You can grow them yourself, too — but first, you'll need to know when to plant freesias.

Freesias are graceful, bell-shaped, free-blooming flowers and long lasting both in the garden and when cut. Their colors include pure white, sumptuous purple, deep yellow, clear pink and dark red.

Dry the bulbs and store in a cool, dry environment ahead of the following year. Top tips Freesias are an overseas plant so enjoy more tropical climates similar to their South African roots.

Freesias in pots: start them under cover in autumn and bring them into the house in spring. Credit: Photo: Getty Images The captivating scent of freesias is unmistakable; planting in the right ...

Q. When do I plant freesias? Will they return? - M.D., Houston A. Plant the corms in fall for spring blooms. Plant in sun or part sun in a fertile, well-draining soil.

In common with most bulbs, freesias like freely draining soil and they like it rich. I've just planted mine six per 5in pot, in a loam-based compost (John Innes No 2) diluted down with one part ...

"MY wife loves freesias and I often buy her a bunch. Lifestyle Sunday People 03:04, 09 Feb 2013Updated 06:20, 09 Feb 2013 ...

Clearly state your name and address. Delivery within 28 days. *FREESIAS are named after the 19th-Century German physician Heinrich Freese, who also inspired a popular song - Freesia Jolly Good Fellow.

Freesias, daisies and other 'beautiful' pests threaten native wildflowers in Wanilla Conservation Park By Evelyn Leckie ABC Eyre Peninsula Regional Communities Mon 21 Sep 2020 ...