Mixed double freesia (Fragrant freesia) — Bulbs size 5/+
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Frequently asked questions
Are freesias fragrant? Yes, their flowers give off a sweet, fruity scent, one of the strongest among summer-flowering bulbs.
How do you plant freesias in pots? Plant 8 to 10 bulbs in a 25 cm pot, 5 cm deep, pointed end up, in free-draining compost placed in full sun.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
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- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Double flowers in assorted colours • 🍑 Intense fruity scent • 🌿 30 to 40 cm stems • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🌤️ Flowers from June to August • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 Bulbs size 5/+
The double freesia (Freesia × hybrida) bears arching spikes of five to eight trumpet-shaped flowers with doubled petals in summer, opening one after another on 30 to 40 cm stems. This mix brings together assorted colours and a sweet, fruity scent you notice as soon as you come close. It is a European horticultural selection, bred from species native to southern and eastern Africa.
Planted in spring, it flowers from June to August and grows just as well in beds as in pots on a sunny balcony. Among our flower bulbs, it is one of the most fragrant and one of the most popular for bouquets: a stem cut at the right moment keeps opening its buds in the vase.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Freesias make the biggest impact when planted close together: allow about 40 to 50 bulbs per square metre, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.
- 40 bulbs: about 1 m², or four pots on a balcony.
- 80 bulbs: about 2 m², for a fragrant border along a terrace.
- 160 bulbs: about 4 m², for a full bed or a row of cut flowers.
- 320 bulbs: about 8 m², for fragrant bouquets all summer long.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 40-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs in April and May, once the frosts are over and the soil has warmed up, for flowers from June to August.
- Exposure: full sun, sheltered from wind, which flattens the stems.
- Depth: 5 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 5 to 8 cm between bulbs; closer together in pots.
- Soil type: light and well-drained; in pots, bulb compost lightened with sand.
- Staking: a few thin stakes or a net stretched 20 cm above the ground support the flower-laden stems.
- Hardiness: does not tolerate frost; plant once the nights are mild.
By planting some of the bulbs every three weeks from April to early June, you spread flowering until the end of summer.
Watering & care
Water lightly at planting, then more once the leaves appear: the soil should stay moist throughout growth, without ever becoming waterlogged. In pots, going on holiday in midsummer needs some preparation, as with other plants to keep watered while you are away.
- Watering: moderate — regular during growth and flowering, less frequent once the foliage turns yellow.
- Fertilizer: a fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks, as soon as the buds appear.
- Spent flowers: cut off faded spikes so the plant keeps its energy.
- After flowering: let the foliage turn yellow, then lift the bulbs in autumn, dry them and store them somewhere dry until the following spring.
A light mulch at the base keeps the soil cool during hot spells and extends flowering.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its scent makes it a plant to place close to where you spend your time: in a pot on a balcony, on a terrace table or along a path, chosen like other balcony plants by exposure.
- For a fragrant summer bed, plant it in front of Lavender 'Hidcote Blue' — same full sun, same summer flowering, and its purple spikes set off the pale flowers of the freesia.
- To add height, tuck Allium 'Ping Pong' in behind it — its late white globes flower in June-July above the freesias.
- For an original touch, pair it with Sicilian honey garlic — its hanging cream and purple bells open in early summer, just as the freesia gets going.
- For a row of cut flowers, alternate it with Mixed ranunculus — both planted in spring, they provide bouquets from June to July, the tightly packed petals of the ranunculus echoing the freesia's trumpets.
- For a flower-filled balcony, plant 12 to 15 bulbs in the green Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter — the deep green of the planter extends the foliage and keeps the colours of the mix in the foreground.
In a vase, cut the stems when the first flower on the spike opens: the other buds will open one after another over one to two weeks.
Verdeia tips
- Wait until the soil is warm: planted in cold soil, the bulb stays dormant; soil warmed above 10 °C gets it going within a few days.
- Stake early: put the stakes or net in place at planting time, before the stems lengthen, so as not to damage the bulbs.
- Water in the evening in hot weather: watering at the end of the day limits evaporation and keeps the flowers fresh, as for all summer plants exposed to heatwaves.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Freesia × hybrida, double-flowered varieties
- Common name: Freesia
- Family: Iridaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection, species native to Africa (from Kenya to South Africa)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 5/+ (5 cm in circumference and above), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320
- Flowering height: 30 to 40 cm
- Flowering: June to August, spikes of fragrant double flowers in assorted colours
- Planting: April to May, 5 cm deep, pointed end up
- Exposure: full sun
- Watering: moderate, moist and well-drained soil
- Hardiness: not hardy, bulbs to be brought indoors for winter
- Soil type: light, well-drained
- Cut flower: lasts one to two weeks in a vase
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Cutting garden / Romantic / Boho
Each bulb is unique: the proportion of each colour and the number of flowers per spike vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.