Freesia Simple Blanc
Freesia Simple Blanc
Freesia hybrida Simple Blanc
Freesia, Hybrid Freesia
Extremely disappointed as not a single bulb has sprouted!!! I had waited until after the frosts to plant them...
Aucun bulbe n'est sorti !!, 28/09/2025
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Description
The White Freesia or Cape Lily is a bulbous plant that has been popular among florists for a long time. Its beautiful flower spikes, adorned with lovely white and highly fragrant cups, are perfect for creating delicate bouquets. If you have a very mild climate, you can plant it at the edge of flower beds to attract bees and brighten up the front stage. However, if your winters are chilly, it is more practical to grow it in a pot. This way, windowsills and entrances can benefit from its beauty and powerful fragrance.
As its name suggests, the Cape Lily is native to South Africa and was discovered in the late 19th century. It is a perennial that thrives in warm weather, prefers a sunny exposure, and cannot tolerate any frost at all. Therefore, you will need to store the bulb (more precisely, the corm) if your region is prone to frost. However, in mild climates, it can remain in the ground and benefit from protective mulching. Its flowering period will depend on the season in which it is planted. If planted in autumn, it will bloom in April-May. If planted in spring, it will perfume the summer. Its habit (35 cm (14in) tall) allows it to fit among spring bulbs. It has a compact size: its leaves, which are deciduous, are flat, linear, and sheathing. Its silhouette is mainly marked by curved flower spikes that bear delicate flowers arranged in unilateral clusters. They measure 2 to 3 cm (1in) long, have a tubular shape, and open into cups. They are a very milky white with just a hint of yellow at the base, and they release prominent stamens from the tube. They emit a sweet and sugary fragrance and also delight pollinators.
The White Freesia can be tamed for the pleasure of the senses. In warm regions, it will weave its way among spring bulbs to bring its fresh and pearly hue. Under less favorable skies, it will bloom in summer at the edge of pathways to illuminate and perfume the passage. If you have a cold greenhouse or a conservatory, opt for pot cultivation. This way, you can enjoy early flowering and move it according to the sun.
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Freesia
hybrida
Simple Blanc
Iridaceae
Freesia, Hybrid Freesia
South Africa
Planting and care
The white Freesia should be planted in well-drained soil, preferably slightly sandy. It should be rich and moist, but not excessively so, and preferably neutral to acidic. Sun exposure and protection from frost are essential, as it cannot tolerate temperatures below -5 °C (23°F). If your climate is mild (without or with few frost periods), you can plant it directly in autumn. You can mulch it to protect it. If you are concerned about frost, there are two options. You can plant the corm (under 5 cm (2in) of substrate) in spring once the frost periods have passed. The soil must be well-drained. After the foliage has dried out (in late summer), the bulbs should be dug up and stored in a dry and cool place, protected from frost, for planting the following year. Alternatively, you can grow them in pots for easier relocation and storage. In this case, you can plant the Freesias in spring or autumn: 5 to 7 per 15 cm (6in) diameter pots in a mixture of sand, potting soil, and turf.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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