RE: Freesias mark the beginning of Spring
Freesia Bulbs
Like bits of sunshine glinting throughout the garden, these fragrant, full freesia add a splash of cheerful yellow after the daffodils have passed. A sparkling addition for years of spring enjoyment. A snap to plant and easy to please.
The freesia genus belongs to the family Iridaceae. The genus includes 14 to 16 species of flowering plants native to Africa. Bell-shaped blooms perch atop a stem that curves, facing the blooms upward.
A popular flower for fragrance, the light pink and red varieties feature a stronger scent, according to Teleflora. Their bright colours and heavy perfume make freesia a one of the favorite cut flowers.
Freesia grows from a corm, a type of solid bulb. Long, narrow leaves surround a slightly branched stem. Six to 10 funnel-shaped flowers in single or double petal patterns grace the top of the curving stem. Stems may grow up to 18 inches in length. Blooming up to seven days, the freesia is available in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, orange, pink, red, mauve, purple, lavender and bicolored.
