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Add a Burst of Colour with Freesia 'Classic Collection'

The Freesia 'Classic Collection' brings a vibrant mix of perennial beauty to your garden. Known for their upright, slender stems and delicate funnel-shaped blooms, freesias (Freesia spp.) are celebrated for their intense fragrance and dazzling range of colours. This collection features a diverse palette, perfect for gardeners seeking reliable summer-flowering bulbs that thrive both outdoors and as cut flowers indoors.

Why Choose Mixed Freesias?

• Seasonal Interest: Freesias bloom from late spring through summer, offering weeks of colour and fragrance.
• Robust Growth: These perennials naturalise well, returning year after year with minimal care.
• Biodiversity: Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Versatile Planting: Grow in borders, containers, or as part of mixed displays.
• Cut Flower Favourite: Long-lasting blooms make excellent additions to vases and floral arrangements.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring after the last frost (March–May).
• Location: Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Plant bulbs about 5cm deep and 5–8cm apart.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during active growth but avoid waterlogging.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser during the growing season for optimal blooms.
• Aftercare: Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb for next year’s display.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Create bold drifts in borders or dot among low-growing annuals like lobelia or alyssum.
• Makes a striking container feature on patios and balconies.
• Pair with gladiolus or crocosmia for extended colour throughout summer.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant freesia bulbs?
  The ideal time is in spring after the last frost, typically March to May in the UK.
• How tall do freesias grow?
  Mature plants usually reach 25–40cm in height depending on conditions.
• Do freesias need full sun?
  Freesias perform best in full sun but tolerate partial shade if soil drains well.