What ways are there for overwintering freesia?

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Solomonsgardens TRAVERSE CITY, MI(Zone 5a) Jul 23, 2024

Hi! I am reluctant to buy Freesia seeds, as online instructions say they need bright light, which I don't have in our house. Is it possible to keep them alive other ways? One way I thought of, is to put roots of freesia in moist soil in a jar with a cover on so that it's self-watering. Has anyone tried this method of overwintering tender plants?

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MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 20, 2024

Freesias are grown from corms, which are similar in needs to bulbs. It would take several years to grow freesias to bloom from seed regardless of culture. The most amazing freesias I've ever seen were at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction in Holland where the world's florists buy flowering bulbs.

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MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 20, 2024



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ahvccenter Dec 24, 2024

Move pots to a cool nursery or studio and give a temperature of 10-15°C (50-60°F) through winter. Give your plants however much light and ventilation as could reasonably be expected. Try not to allow the plants to dry out.

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