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Freesia 'Ballerina'

Freesia

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Freesia (FREE-see-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

Gardener's Notes:

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vossner

(Zone 8a) | March 2015 | positive

Single, white blooms. easy plant. Can't get too dry or will go dormant.

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