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Freesia (Lapeirousia/Anomatheca) laxa
False freesia, Painted Petals
Type/Hardiness Bulbous perennial, Not fully hardy
Flowering period Late spring/early summer
Height 8-12in/20-30cm
Light preference Full sun, Part shade
Soil preference Preferably dry, well drained
Sowing time/depth Spring, 0.2in/5mm
Originating from South Africa, this diminutive relative of the iris is an unusual and attractive addition at the front of borders. It thrives in poor, dry soil but will tolerate most situations that are not too moist. Spikes of bright pink blooms, about an inch across, with dark central blotches, appear in late Spring above tiny fans of rich-green, iris-like foliage and will continue to flower for many months. The corms sometimes survive mild winters, but will usually happily self-seed. (Recently classified as Freesia laxa, but formerly known as both Lapeirousia and Anomatheca.)
Sowing and/or growing instructions
Sow under glass in spring, 0.2in/5mm deep into individual modules of good quality compost at 68F/20C (though in my experience they manage to germinate in an unheated propagator in the greenhouse without bottom heat). Germination usually takes about 2 weeks, but can be erratic. Grow on in small pots and plant out when all danger of frost is past. It is safest to lift corms and keep them in a cool, dark place over winter because wet and cold can result in rot, but, particularly in light, free-draining soil, they may well survive in the ground.
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