{"product_id":"freesia-double-pink-bulbs","title":"Freesia Double Pink bulbs\/corms","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to South Africa, the freesia was introduced into cultivation in 1878 by German botanist Dr. Friedrich Freese. It is one of the most beloved flowers for their pure colors, long vase life and sweet perfume. They are a universal symbol of friendship, but can also be given as a gift for the seventh wedding anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trumpet-shaped flowers are ‘zygomorphic', meaning the blooms grow in a single plane, along one side of the plant’s stem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey may be grown in in borders, planters or terraces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb size: 5\/6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering time: July to September or February-March (depending on when planted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-60 cm (depending on the variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: They are winter hardy in USDA zones 9-10. In zones 3-8, the corms will not survive the winter outdoors. Protect against frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Very easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to bloom: 12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant location: full sun to some shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil needs: sandy and light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant depth: 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant spacing: 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity preferences: 40-50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for: borders, lawns, container planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo see our complete selection of freesias for sale, visit: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/collections\/freesia\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/collections\/freesia\"\u003ehttps:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/collections\/freesia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant freesias:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn USDA Zones 3-8, freesia corms can be planted outdoors in spring for late summer flowers. The bulbs may also be planted in pots in the fall and grown in a cool (55-60°F) greenhouse for winter flowers. Plant freesias in March or April in a greenhouse, and April or May directly outside as long as the risk of frost has almost passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorms can also be planted in September to November. If planted in autumn, leave the pots outside while temperatures are still between 10-17°C (50-62ºF) and then move indoors, such as to a greenhouse or near a kitchen window. In USDA Zones 9-10, plant outdoors in fall for blooms in February-March.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed more help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/blogs\/caring-for-your-plants\/how-to-grow-freesias\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/blogs\/caring-for-your-plants\/how-to-grow-freesias\"\u003ehttps:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/blogs\/caring-for-your-plants\/how-to-grow-freesias\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terrace Garden France","offers":[{"title":"5 bulbs\/corms","offer_id":41529957482657,"sku":"","price":2.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 bulbs\/corms","offer_id":41529957515425,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 bulbs\/corms","offer_id":41529957548193,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 bulbs\/corms","offer_id":41529957580961,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 bulbs\/corms","offer_id":41529957613729,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/5658\/9217\/files\/il_fullxfull.3615719246_kmpk.jpg?v=1729022399","url":"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/en-ch\/products\/freesia-double-pink-bulbs","provider":"Terrace Garden France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}