When do Freesias bloom?
Today's experience sharing: A brief introduction to when Freesias bloom and the basics of growing and appreciating Freesias. Next, the editor will introduce.
Freesias are bulbous plants that prefer cooler environments, with a growth temperature of about 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. Therefore, they are more suitable for planting in the autumn and winter seasons, usually blooming in the spring. So it is fine to plant them at any time during the autumn and winter.
This bulbous plant, Freesia, is heat-sensitive. It usually blooms in the spring and is dormant in the summer, with the above-ground parts withering. It starts to revive and grow when the temperature drops in the autumn, and it can bloom a few months after planting. The flowers have a refreshing fragrance that fills the room, which is even more fragrant than gardenias and as subtle as orchids, but much easier to grow.
Freesias have a clear and elegant blooming posture, with a fresh fragrance and bright flower colors. The blooming period can be in winter or spring, and the blooming time is relatively long, making them popular among people for a long time.
What issues should we pay attention to when growing Freesias?
First, bulb preparation
After receiving the bulbs, you can peel off some of the outer skin and then prepare well-ventilated soil. The flower pot should not be too large; use a smaller pot to place the bulbs. It's best to plant several bulbs to make the flowers beautiful in the spring.
When do Freesias bloom?
Second, planting bulbs
When planting Freesias, try to plant them deeper, covering the top buds with 2 to 3 centimeters of soil. Because Freesias grow very fast and are prone to leggy growth, with leaves falling over, which is not aesthetically pleasing, so planting them deeper and placing them in a well-lit area to bask in the sun will help the seedlings grow sturdy and not become leggy.
Third, watering
Freesias are bulbous plants that are very good at storing nutrients and water, so they do not require much water. Water the plant only when the potting soil is completely dry.
Fourth, temperature
The suitable growth temperature for Freesias is about 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. Do not let the temperature get too high in the early stage, as high temperatures cause rapid growth and are more prone to leggy growth. It's best to keep them in a temperature range of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius, which is why Freesias are planted in autumn and need to go through a period of low temperature for bud differentiation in winter. Therefore, it's also fine to buy Freesias in winter, as long as they can grow and go through bud differentiation after sprouting, and they can grow and bloom normally when the temperature reaches above 15 degrees Celsius in the spring.