Freesia Yellow (15 Bulbs) and Wildflower 'Butterfly' Mix Seeds Grow your own Bouquet by Jamieson Brothers

Yellow Freesias are a charming addition to any garden, beloved for their bright, cheerful blooms and delightful fragrance. These compact plants produce clusters of vivid yellow flowers on slender stems, making them ideal for borders, beds, and containers. Known for their strong, sweet scent, Freesias are a fantastic choice for cut flower arrangements, filling your home with their exquisite aroma. With a long flowering season from late spring to early summer, Yellow Freesias add a burst of sunshine and elegance to any outdoor space.

The flowers of Yellow Freesia are a vibrant, sunny yellow with a trumpet-like shape and delicately flared petals. Each stem bears multiple blooms in a cascading arrangement, creating a soft, elegant look. Not only are they visually striking, but they also emit a rich, sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Their bright yellow hue and delightful scent make them a favourite for bouquets and flower arrangements, adding colour and fragrance indoors. Eack pack also containsWildflower (Butterfly) Seed Mix, a welcome addition to any garden

How to Grow Bulbs
Planting: Plant your Yellow Freesia bulbs in early spring for summer blooms. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs about 5cm deep and 5-10cm apart, ideally in clusters for a more striking display. Freesias also do well in pots, making them perfect for patios and balconies.
Watering: Water the bulbs after planting to encourage growth, then keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Avoid waterlogging, as freesias are prone to rotting in overly wet conditions.
Feeding: Apply a balanced, liquid fertiliser every two weeks once the shoots emerge. This will encourage strong growth and abundant blooms. Stop feeding once the flowers begin to fade.
Support: Freesia stems are delicate and may need support, particularly in windy areas. Use small plant supports or stakes to keep them upright as they grow.
Deadheading and Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prolong the flowering period. After flowering has finished, allow the foliage to die back naturally, as this helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
Overwintering: Freesias are not fully hardy in colder UK regions. In milder areas, you can leave the bulbs in the ground, but in colder regions, it’s best to lift and store them. After the foliage has died back, lift the bulbs, allow them to dry, and store them in a cool, frost-free place until replanting in spring.

With their sunny yellow blooms and exquisite fragrance, Yellow Freesias are a fantastic choice for gardeners who want to add bright colour and scent to their garden, providing a touch of elegance and a burst of joy both outside and indoors.

Pack contains 15 bulbs and one pack of Wildflower (Butterfly) Seed Mix