Can i plant freesias in my garden?
In the past, freesias were mainly used as cut flowers or Houseplants traded, but nowadays there are also varieties for the garden. Hardy but these are not.
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Which location is suitable for freesias?
The location for your freesias should ideally be warm, sunny and well protected from rain. You can also do this on the balcony or terrace, but cultivate them Freesias in the pot or bucket. Permeable humus and moist soil with a neutral pH value is particularly suitable.
How do I have to care for my freesias?
Freesias aren't exactly as easy-care but they don't make too much trouble either. Most of the care is for that Tubers to spend. If these are not stored correctly, they will often not bloom later.
Freesias need a lot of moisture. When watering, however, it is essential to ensure that the leaves and flowers stay as dry as possible. Water containing fluoride should not be used, it will harm your freesias. During the growth phase, provide the plants with a low-dose potassium fertilizer about every four weeks.
How should I hibernate freesias?
Overwintered only the tubers of the freesia become. Only when the leaves are wilted can they be cut off. Store the dried tubers in a straw box. The winter quarters should be well ventilated and the temperature should be around 15 ° C to 20 ° C.
The essentials in brief:
- suitable for garden planting
- not hardy but very sensitive to frost
- ideal location: sunny, warm, protected from rain
- Soil: humic, loose, moist
- Planting time: late May, early June
- Flowering period: August to October
- it is essential to overwinter optimally, otherwise only a small chance of a new flower
Tips
Be sure to buy good quality tubers that are large and undamaged, otherwise the chance of successful flowering is pretty slim.
