{"title":"Tropical Freesia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eGenus: Freesia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freesia\u003cbr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa, primarily South Africa and Namibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eFreesia is a genus of herbaceous, perennial flowering plants grown primarily from corms. They are prized for their fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom on slender stems in an array of vibrant colours including white, yellow, pink, red, purple, and orange. While native to temperate southern Africa, freesias are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions as both cut flowers and ornamental plants due to their elegant blooms and sweet scent. They prefer cooler growing seasons and are often grown as indoor or greenhouse plants in tropical zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"971\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some morning sun but avoid intense midday sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eRequires well-drained soil and moderate watering—avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eIn tropical areas, grow in cooler or shaded spots to simulate natural growth conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eBulbs (corms) should be lifted and stored in a cool, dry place during dormancy if grown in pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eFertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eFreesias are popular in floral arrangements due to their pleasant fragrance and long-lasting blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eThe genus was named after Friedrich Freese, a German botanist and medical doctor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eMany hybrid varieties have been developed, offering a wide spectrum of flower colours and forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eFreesia is often used symbolically to convey innocence, friendship, and trust in the language of flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eThough native to temperate regions, with proper care freesias can thrive as indoor plants in tropical areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-freesia.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}