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Freesia laxa

by Johan Wentzel

Freesia laxa
Common Name
Small red iris
Plant Type
Bulb
Freesia laxa, a dainty little bulb, loves a lightly shaded spot in the garden. It normally flowers in late summer or early autumn. The red or pink flowers are very attractive on a rockery.
Plant Description

Freesia laxa, a dainty little bulb, loves a lightly shaded spot in the garden. It normally flowers in late summer or early autumn. The red or pink flowers are very attractive on a rockery.

It is dormant for a short period in summer, but the bulbs can be left in the soil. Split the bulbs every 3 years (when dormant).

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

The one that occurs on the Highveld is red or pink, but blue and white varietes also occurr in other parts of the country,

Afrikaanse Naam
Rooipypie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early winter
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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