Freesia flowering and blooming period

flowering

In fact, freesia is easy to grow. As long as the bulb is healthy, it will not rot when it is planted. After the flowers fade, cut off the stalks and place them in a cold place. Water them in the summer and they will soon come back to life.

For freesia to bloom, several conditions must be met:

Flowering bulbs. Usually large bulbs bloom in the same year, while small bulbs may become flowering bulbs only after one year of planting.

Adequate lighting. When growing freesia, sufficient light is required, especially during the growth period, when more light is needed.

Moderate moisture. Do not water too much to prevent the leaves from growing too tall. Do not lack water during the flowering stage, otherwise the flowers will wilt and cannot recover.

Enough fertilizer. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting, and start applying top dressing when the seedlings grow 3 to 4 cm in height, once every 10 days until flowering. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period.

Suitable temperature. Freesia cannot overwinter outdoors in winter and needs to be moved indoors for maintenance after the "Frost Descent".

Flowering Management

After freesia blooms, it still needs routine care and management until June or July. When all the leaves turn yellow, dig out the bulbs, dry them, and store them until August before planting.