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milky-white freesia

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A cormous perennial with narrow, upright foliage and strongly scented, white, funnel-shapedflowers up to 6cm long

Scientific classification

Species: milky-white freesia (Freesia lactea)
Genus: Freesia
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of milky-white freesia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of milky-white freesia

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milky-white freesia care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Foliage can be removed after it dies down after flowering

Propagation

Remove offsets in autumn

Growing

Freesias are naturally winter-growers starting into growth in autumn through to late spring so are usually grown in a frost-free greenhouse. Plant in pots of John Innes No.2 loam-based compost with added gritty sand. Place in full light with good ventilation, water well and feed monthly until flower buds form. After flowering dry off pots and store dry over the summer. Corms can also be stored dry over the winter and planted in well-drained soil in spring for later flowering. Lift in autumn and store dry

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