Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Freesia [1535]

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Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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description_en: Genus of 6 or more species of cormous perennials from sandy, lowland soils to rocky upland slopes in South Africa. Over 300 cultivars have been developed for use as cut flowers. The large, funnel-shaped, usually scented, brightly coloured flowers, held erect in dense racemes at the end of arching, frequently branched stems, are produced in late winter and early spring. Narrowly sword-shaped to linear-lance-shaped leaves, 5-4Ocm (2-16in) long, develop in basal fans. In frost-prone areas, grow freesias in a cool greenhouse. Specially prepared corms may be used outdoors for summer flowering. In warmer areas, grow in groups in a mixed border.

hardiness_en: Half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in autumn or winter. Remove small offsets in autumn.

pests_en: Susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, dry rot, and Fusarium wilt.

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comment_ja: フリージア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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