Freesias

These quality bulbs will add a fragrant touch to your spring garden, as well as a mass of colour. They prefer a sunny position.

PLANT TYPE: Bulb PLANTING: Mar;Apr;May  FLOWERING: Oct;Nov:Dec
POSITIONING: Full Sun SOIL: Well drained, pH 6-7.5 FROST: No

 

FERTILISER: Lime before planting if soil too acid. Fertilise with blood and bone or general purpose fertiliser at planting and then apply 1-2 applications of high nitrogen fertiliser soon after emergence
PLANTING: Depth: 5 cm   Apart: 5-10
PRE-PLANT:  No
LIFTING: These plants naturalise - just leave them in the ground and enjoy!
GROWING:  Best suited to cooler areas but can be grown in all but tropical areas
WATER WISE:  Winter and Spring watering only

HINTS: 
POTTING: Plant in a pot large enough that you do not have to remember to water it too often!