When do freesias bloom? Information about the flowering period

Freesias give off a magical scent. That could be the main reason why these African flowers found their way to us. At first they only came to our home as cut flowers and potted plants. In the meantime, breeders have given newly created varieties a certain resistance to cold. These can also show their flowers in the garden. But when can we expect the colorful and fragrant works? What influences the heyday in this country in the sense of the admirer?

Magical flowers

The green leaves of the Freesia, as the botanical name for this flower is, are simply shaped and a bit boring. But her flowers are all the more impressive. Several funnel-shaped flowers are arranged on a 30 to 40 cm long stem.
The color palette that this plant uses for its flowers is colorful.

• White
• Yellow,
• orange
• Red
• pink
• violet
• and blue

There are also two- and multi-colored freesias, single and double flowers. Most of them have an intense, sweet fragrance.

Heyday

They bloom in summer

The growing season of the Freesia starts in May, when no more frosts are to be expected. It may take a few more weeks until the green of the plant develops and the first buds are visible. The first flowers can be expected at the beginning of summer at the earliest.

• The flowering phase begins in July
• lasts all summer
• the last flowers follow in September

Potted freesias that thrive in warm rooms can also bloom in spring.

Bud freesias bloom earlier

In spring you can buy driven freesias in stores. The beautiful advertising images awaken a passion for buying in us, but ultimately it depends on the later result. When buying, therefore, make sure that the buds are already visible. The flowering is definitely heralded and it will not be long in coming.

tip: If you only buy tubers, they will sprout better and bloom earlier if stored in the dark and at room temperature for a few days before planting.

Flower formation

Optimal conditions for a rich flowering

The South African plant only delivers its flowers when the living conditions are right for it. It needs:

• a sunny and warm location
• Protection from rain and wind
• plenty of water in summer
• regular fertilization

Flowering phases

Freesia sprout from a strong tuber

Freesias are bulbous plants that go through different stages over the course of a year. Only if this natural cycle can take place undisturbed will the flower appear every year. A distinction is made between three phases:

• summer blooming phase with wonderful flowers
• subsequent rest phase to recharge your batteries
• Sleep phase in the cold season

While the natural cycle is already given outdoors due to the climatic conditions, these phases must be specifically supported with non-winter-hardy potted plants.

Promote flowering

Promote flowering for the following year

After the last freesia flowers have faded in late summer, the rest period begins. In the following weeks and months, the plant collects energy from the green leaves, which is then stored in the tuber. This stored energy is needed, among other things, for flower formation in the following year. You can support the rest phase as follows:

• Remove what has faded
• also yellowed leaves
• leave everything green on the plant
• provide a light-filled place
• Water the plant regularly

The sleep phase

After about two to three months, the rest period is over, but at the latest after a large part of the plant has turned yellow. Then it is time for the sleep phase, which requires other conditions. It now has to be stored in a dark and cool place and hardly needs any water. This hibernation phase can also be shortened so that the flowering time of this bulbous plant begins earlier. If it is kept warm and light again in early winter, it will produce the first flowers in spring.

Freesias as cut flowers

Bloom time is vase time

The delicate freesia flowers are a symbol of tenderness and romantic feelings. In the summer months they are therefore often part of bridal bouquets. But these flowers can also enrich our everyday life. As cut flowers, they are particularly fresh from your own garden and therefore last a long time in the vase.

• Cut off the stalk with sharp secateurs
• when the first bud is almost open
• Put them together into pure freesia bouquets
• Can also be combined well with other small-flowered flowers