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2. Planting Freesias

• In USDA Zones 9-10, Freesia corms may be planted outdoors in fall. In cooler areas, Freesias may be planted outdoors from spring to early summer for flowering in summer and fall. They may also be planted indoors in the fall for late winter and early spring flowers.
• Plant the corms 2 in. deep, pointy end upwards, and 3 in. apart. Plant in groups of minimum 6-8 plants for best visual impact.
• Cover the corms with soil and water as needed.
• You may plant Freesias corms in succession so as to extend their bloom period. Plants normally produce flowers 10-12 weeks after planting. Pick them when the first couple of flowers in the spray are open.

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3. Aftercare

• Water the corms sparingly before sprouting, then water frequently so the soil is consistently moist but not soggy. Too much water will lead to root rot.
• Apply a high potassium feed every 2 weeks from when the first buds are seen.
• Staking is advised to keep the stems upright. Alternatively, you may plant them among low-growing groundcover (like Iberis or Ajuga) for some support.
• After flowering, cut off faded blooms and continue to water and feed until the foliage begins to yellow, then cease watering. A period of at least eight weeks of growth is required to encourage offsets.
• If you live in hardiness zones 9-10, cut the foliage very short after it yellows. If you live in a cool area (hardiness zones 3-8) and want to save your bulbs, you may lift your corms before the first frost and store them in a cool dry location (55°F or 12°C) until next spring.
• Freesias are usually increased by corm offsets. They can also be grown from seed in about 7-8 months but may not flower for a few seasons.

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