To grow freesias in indoor pots for early summer flowering plant from January to March under cover. To grow them as houseplants plant 5 to 6 corms 1 inch deep in a 12-inch pot filled with light potting mix. Firstly soak the Freesia seeds in warm water for a full day then plant the Freesia seeds at a depth of 6 mm 14 inch and corms at 5 cm 2 inches.
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When freesia is actively growing and blooming the soil should be kept moist.
Freesias grow best in full sun.
However they can tolerate a planting location that gets a little morning shade.
Cover the seed with warm water and soak for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat before sowing Germinate in the dark with bottom heat at 13-18C 55-64F pots can be cover with aluminium foil.
After planting it takes 10 to 12 weeks for the blossom.
If you are growing freesias in a greenhouse keep the pots out of direct sunlight until they have sprouted.
You can also plant them in early spring.
They can also be grown from seed in about seven to eight months but may not flower for a few seasons.
For container planting set your Freesia 2.
The bulbs look like small slim onions.
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Plant freesia in a slightly sandy soil that has been amended with moisture retaining organic material.
Plant freesia corms in well-drained soil or potting compost pointy-end up at a depth of 3-5cm and spaced 5cm apart.
Plant them with the pointed end facing up.
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In the fall acquire good healthy bulbs from a quality reliable source.
Fill a tall pot one with adequate drainage holes half-full with a well-draining potting mix.
Place the freesias in a bright sunny room.
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Enrich the soil with some Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver.
To grow outdoors plant from April to June.
Germination takes about a month and should be done at about 18 to 24 degrees Centigrade.
You can amend the soil with organic material such as peat.
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Apart with the pointy ends up for the most brilliant display.
Plant Freesia bulbs about two inches deep and three inches apart.
How to Plant Freesia For outdoor landscape planting dig holes and set your Freesia bulbs 2.
They prefer a location in full sun but can tolerate light shade.
USDA hardiness zone 9 and warmer areas you can plant freesia corms in the fall.
Plant the corms 1 to 2 inches deep with their.
When flowers start production you should use it for flower bouquets and fragrances.
Apart with the pointed ends up.