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flowering grass [2]

Freesia laxa

Genus: Freesia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

F. laxa is a slender perennial growing from a small corm, with erect, sword-like leaves and, in early summer, sprays of salmon-red flowers with darker spots on the lower 3 petals

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant corms in spring 5cm deep (2in) in full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Can also be propagated by division in spring and the seedlings should flower after two years

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years