Freesia 'Red River'

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A cormous perennial with linear mid-green leaves arranged in a fan. Sprays of single, large, very fragrant funnel-shaped scarlet-red flowers with a yellow throat are produced in spring and summer

Freesia 'Red River'

Scientific classification

Species: Freesia 'Red River' (Freesia 'Red River')
Genus: Freesia
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Freesia 'Red River'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Freesia 'Red River'

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Freesia 'Red River' 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

No pruning required, spent flowers can be deadheaded if seed is not required

Propagation

Propagate by corm offsets; propagate by seed but may not flower for a few seasons. See freesia cultivation for detailed propagation information

Growing

Outdoors plant corms 8cm (3in) deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, plant corms in loam-based (JI No.2) with added grit in a position with full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry. See freesia cultivation for detailed information

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