Plant this popular cut flower for fresh fragrance in your home! Freesia is a popular summer blooming bulb, and this collection makes it easy to try several varieties of it. This collection come complete with all 4 varieties we sell! Plant in full sun with moist, fertile and well drained soil for best results.
Full sun, rich soil and good drainage are essential to get these to bloom. Must be planted/started when temperatures are at 45-50° at night (for at least 4- 6 weeks) with full sun at day. It will take approximately 6-8 weeks before growth appears.
Height: 15-22"
Bloom Time: summer
Minimum for Effect: 60
3-9
3-4"
2-3"
9-10
5/6 cm
spring
Features of Genus:
How to Plant ?
To plant the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the should be planted roughly 2-3" deep and 3-4" apart from one another.
Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant ?
are normally planted spring, and most will begin to flower sometime in Mid Spring.
Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)
We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.
Hardiness Zone
Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis
Shipping begins in October
Begonia-Only Orders
Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Zones 8-11
Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Zones 6-7
Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Zones 3-5
Shipping Begins April 2
Shipping Schedule: (Fall 2012)
We will begin shipping most fall-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-September, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.
**We cannot guarantee delivery of fall planted bulbs before September 15, 2012, other than Bearded Iris-Only orders which will ship in August.**
Hardiness Zone
Shipping Schedule
Bearded Iris-Only Orders
Shipping begins in Mid August
Amaryllis
Shipping begins in October
Zones 3-5
Shipping Begins Mid September
Zones 6-7
Shipping Begins Early October
Zones 8-11
Shipping Begins Mid October
Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!