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Freesias – Heirloom and Hybrids

by | Mar 25, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates | 0 comments

Freesias! How we love them and their rich fragrance. The colors of the hybrids cover the spectrum and come in single and double forms. The Heirloom freesias that I have planted in large pots have been in bloom now for 3 weeks and are still going strong. They are a little shorter than the hybrids, and are creamy white with soft yellow throats.

The Hybrids in my raised beds which have remained from previous years are tall and strong but would benefit from staking as the bloom are heavy.  In the photos below, you can see double yellow freesias, single red and single pink freesias.

double yellow freesias

 

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