Freesia

There are 16 species of Freesia, most of which occur in the winter rainfall region of South Africa. Popular among growers for the elegant, sweetly scented flowers, they generally prefer a sunny to lightly shaded environment. They prefer a fairly well drained, slightly composted growing medium with a pH close to neutral. Generally quite easy to grow and flower reliably each year.

Name	Freesia laxa (blue)
Common name	Woodland painted freesia
African name
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	summer
Height	20cm
Light requirements	s
Flowers	August
Medicinal uses

Name	Freesia alba
Common name	Antique white freesia
African name
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	summer
Height	30cm
Light requirements	ss
Flowers	September
Medicinal uses

Name	Freesia laxa (red)
Common name	Woodland painted freesia
African name
D/E	Deciduoud
Rainfall	summer
Height	20cm
Light requirements	ss
Flowers	October
Medicinal uses