Information for Freesia sparmannii

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 439566
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:9
Type of plant - perennial
Flower: small WHITE, PURPLE flush out

Freesia sparmannii is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
6:   Bulbous and Rhizomatous Plant Seed List
31:   House and Container Plant Seed List
37:   South African Native and Introduced Plants
43:   Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
443:  Iridaceae

Germination guide
Freesia sparmannii seeds will usually germinate in 25-30 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Sow seeds about 6mm deep in a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 22°C.

Soak the seeds for 24 hours before sowing 6mm deep in an acidic, water retentive and free draining seed compost. Keep humid at around 20°C. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal infection, but also dries the seed compost.

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