The freesias from South Africa not only delight the eyes of the beholder with their beautiful flowers, their scent is also fantastic. The flowering period of this exotic species lasts from around August to October, depending on the species.
When is the flowering time of freesias?
The flowering period of freesias from South Africa extends from August to October, depending on the type. These exotic plants enchant with 4 to 10 spike-shaped flowers per stem in different colors such as blue, violet, red, yellow or white.
How many flowers does a freesia have?
Freesias have very characteristic flowers that are arranged in spikes. Depending on the variety, there are four to ten individual flowers on a single stem. How many inflorescences a tuber produces also depends on the respective species. The flower colors vary from white to yellow, red and violet to blue. The double or multicolored flower varieties are particularly decorative.
Can I get my freesia to bloom again?
It is basically possible, but not easy, to get a freesia to bloom again. However, the prerequisite for this is that they are not specially prepared tubers, which bloom particularly beautifully but can only bloom once.
How do I get freesias to bloom again?
Freesias are not hardy, they are very sensitive to cold. In order for them to set buds again next season, they must be protected from frost and removed from the ground in good time. Before that, however, the above-ground parts of the plant should die on their own so that the tuber can store all the nutrients it contains. She needs this strength in the spring for budding.
The most important things in brief:
- per stem 4 to 10 spike-shaped flowers, some also double
- pleasantly scented flowers
- possible flower colors: blue, violet, red, yellow or white, also multicolored
- Flowering time: August to October
important for renewed flowering: correct overwintering
Tip
Freesias have a fantastic, delicate scent. It is even used to make perfume.
