How to Plant a Freesia Hybrid
A native of South Africa, Freesia hybrida is quite hardy and can survive in dry environments. Planted as corms (bulbs), they offer your garden trumpet-like blooming flowers that grow in a cyclical fashion on stems. There are a wide range of colors to choose from such as red, purple, pink and white. Arrange your beds according to a color scheme or grow a vibrant garden of different flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a planting site that receives full sunlight and has well draining soil. You can test your soil's draining abilities by pouring water in a 6-inch hole. If it takes longer than 12 hours for the water to drain, your soil has a drainage problem.
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Plan to plant your bulbs sometime in the fall before the first frost. Freesia hybrida start blooming in the early spring. Inspect each bulb for damage or fungal diseases.
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Dig a hole 2 inches into the soil. Mix in compost to improve the soil's nutrients. Space each corm 3 to 6 inches apart to give them plenty of growing space. Make sure you place them in the hole with the pointed end up.
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Cover with dirt and spread 2 inches of mulch over the planting area. You can use bark, hay or leaves. Water the area thoroughly.
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Remove the mulch in late winter when you begin to see shoots and stems poking out of the soil. Once the Freesia hybrida finishes blooming in the early spring, allow their foliage to die without pruning.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant Freesia hybrida in containers for beautiful flowers you can arrange around your yard.
Avoid fertilizing your bulbs when planting to prevent burning the plant.
