Freesia laxa
- Family :Iridaceae
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- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap Est)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Red
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :shade in summer, full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Wild prairies - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot
The genus
This South African genus is generally known by its hybrids. But here are the originals: they are smaller and less gaudy, but so fragrant that it might bowl you over, if not, at least the parfum will take you back to memories of the past. Freesia are wintergrowers, not very hardy, and to be placed in a well sheltered warm spot.
Growing cycle
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Planting :August (sem. 2-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2), September (sem. 2-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2)