freesia plant care indoors

Freesias bloom readily indoors. Plant the bulbs about 2 inches (5 cm.) apart in a pot filled with regular potting soil. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, and place the pot in a sunny, preferably south-facing window.

1. Do freesia come back every year?
2. Can you grow freesias in pots?
3. How do you keep freesias blooming?
4. How do I care for a freesia plant?

Do freesia come back every year?

1. Do freesias grow every year? If you live somewhere where it either never (or rarely) freezes then yes, your freesias should grow back. They may even multiply by spreading fertilised seeds so you could have a garden bursting with colour every spring!

Can you grow freesias in pots?

Freesias are versatile and can be grown in pots indoors or outdoors, or in the ground. Freesias aren't frost-hardy so can only be planted outdoors in spring or early summer. ... For indoor growing, plant corms in autumn to bloom in late winter.

How do you keep freesias blooming?

Move your potted plant to a cool, dark location.

You may keep the freesia in a dark location until you're ready to start blooms again, even if you change seasons. If you remove the plant from dormancy in winter, you'll enjoy blooms during the summer. If you remove them in the fall, you'll enjoy blooms in the spring.

How do I care for a freesia plant?

Plant freesia in a slightly sandy soil that has been amended with moisture retaining organic material. They prefer a location in full sun but can tolerate light shade. When freesia is actively growing and blooming, the soil should be kept moist.