A cormous perennial with linear, mid-green leaves arranged in a fan. Sprays of single, lightly-fragrant, funnel-shaped yellow flowers to 6cm long are produced in spring and summer.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Outdoors plant corms 8cm (3in) deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, plant corms in peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit, in a position with full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry. See freesia cultivation for detailed information
Propagate by corm offsets; propagate by seed but may not flower for a few seasons. See freesia cultivation for detailed propagation information
No pruning required; spent flowers can be deadheaded if seed is not required
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
Generally disease-free