Each flower and tree is interesting to see ~ watch closely the garden unfolds.
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Freesia
Cormous perennial with semi-double, lilac-purple flowers, 2 inches long with white throats. Narrow sword shaped leaves 2-16 inches long, develop in basal fans.
The one pictured here blooms in early summer and is treated as a perennial with no special care by me (yet). The photos here were taken May 28th 2004.
CULTIVATION: Outdoors, plant 3 inches deep and 2 - 3 inches apart in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Plant in spring for sumer flowering; in frost free areas, plant in autumn for spring flowers.
PROPAGATION: Sow seed at 55 - 64 F in autumn or winter. Remove small offsets in autumn.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Prone to spider mites, aphids, root rot, dry rot, and Fusarium wilt.
F. 'Elan'
| Zone: 6 - 8 Heat: 12 - 6 |
Sun to partial sun |
| Height: 6 - 16 inches |
Width: 2 - 4 |
| Bloom Time: Summer |
Bloom Color: Purple w/ white throat |
| Location: Front outcrop |
Planted: 2003 |
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