west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive
A pure white form of the species with no markings. Considered to be less hardy than Freesia laxa species so therefore probably only hardy...Read More in zones 9-10--definitely the least hardy and the last to bloom in my garden.
All of the Freesia laxa species and hybrids are unique and beautiful rarely grown spring blooming bulbs native to Africa; but are easily naturalized in southern gardens. Freesia laxa species has been in cultivation for 200 years, but is rarely seen in commerce today although is an extremely reliable tiny naturalized bulb in southern gardens. It blooms in February through March on 12” stalks going completely dormant by early summer in southeast Texas. It seems to not be bothered by moisture during its dormancy and provides a welcome respite from winter blandness. This underused little beauty is a rapid reproducer and is undergoing resurgence in popularity due to its easygoing cultural requirements and myriad of hybridizing possibilities.
A pure white form of the species with no markings. Considered to be less hardy than Freesia laxa species so therefore probably only hardy...Read More