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Freesia grandiflora

by Johan Wentzel

Freesia grandiflora
Common Name
Large red iris
Plant Type
Bulb
Freesia grandiflora starts flowering in autumn when very little else is in flower and looks very attractive planted under trees.
Plant Description

Freesia grandiflora starts flowering in autumn when very little else is in flower and looks very attractive planted under trees. Although it is dormant for part of summer, it is very well adapted to the Highveld. It must not be allowed to dry out too much. Bulbs can be split every 3 years.

Plant Freesia grandiflora in filtered shade under trees where a lovely display can be expected in autumn.

Only 2 Freesia species occur in the summer rainfall area of South Africa, namely Freesia laxa and Freesia grandiflora.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Groot rooipypie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Winter
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Habitat Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Freesia grandiflora
  • Freesia grandiflora

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