Freesia refracta produces fragrant, white to creamy, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow markings on graceful, arching stems. Ideal for garden beds, borders, pots and cut flowers, bringing perfume and beauty to the late-winter and spring garden.

Freesia Refracta Alba                                                                                                                   

Botanical Name: Freesia refracta

Position: Full sun to part shade. Choose a sheltered position protected from strong winds.

Climate: Suitable for cool, temperate, Mediterranean and dry climates. Tolerates light frost and performs best in areas with cool growing seasons.

Planting Time: Autumn to early winter.

Watering: Water thoroughly after planting. Keep soil moderately moist while plants are actively growing and flowering. Reduce watering as foliage begins to die back and keep corms relatively dry during dormancy.

Flowering Time: Late winter to spring.

Fertilising: Apply a balanced fertiliser or blood and bone when growth first appears. A light application after flowering will help replenish corms for the following season.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can cause corms to rot.

Pests: Protect emerging shoots from snails and slugs. Aphids may occasionally affect foliage and flower stems.

Growing Tips: Plant corms with the pointed end facing upwards at the recommended depth. Freesia refracta performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with good air circulation. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the corms can store energy for the next season. In suitable climates, corms can remain in the ground and multiply over time.