{"product_id":"freesia-blue-bayou-bulbs","title":"Freesia Blue Bayou (Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFreesia Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreesia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genus of about 15 species of perennial, bulbous plants grown for their showy, fragrant flowers but only a faint scent. The berry-like fruit vary in colour from white, orange, pink to red and are aromatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreesia Blue Bayou\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ehas beautiful violet blue-purple petals and a striking yellow center. The blooms grow close to one another, making it look like one giant bloom, which is just one of the many reasons it is so beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreesia Blue Bayou bulbs enchant with lavender-blue flowers and sweet fragrance. Excellent for pots and cut arrangements. Flowers Feb–Mar (plains), Feb–Apr (hills). Plant Oct–Nov (plains \u0026amp; hills).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreesia prefer sunny to partly sunny locations and look best when grown in masses. These plants do not tolerate very cold or hot conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the bed by digging and loosening the soil to a depth of at least 8 inches. Plant the freesia bulbs, or corms, at least 2 inches deep and 2 to 4 inches apart. \u003cbr\u003eMost \u003cem\u003eFreesia\u003c\/em\u003e prefer slightly acid, organic-rich soil with ample drainage. Once the foliage emerges, water the growing freesia plants often to keep the soil moist. Freesias need an abundance of moisture during the entire growing season, but you should allow the soil to dry out once the flowers fade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The corms should be lifted and stored in areas where with freezing winters. They may also be lifted and stored in the summer in areas where temperatures are hot and really moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf corms are planted at intervals, successions of blooms will grace the garden for cutting. Expect flowers to appear about 10 to 12 weeks after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorne atop a grassy, sword-shaped foliage, this flowering beauty is perfect for beds and borders where it will provide striking colour \u0026amp; contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":47809547665602,"sku":"BXLIY 7323755086015","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/FreesiaBlue.jpg?v=1781505545","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/freesia-blue-bayou-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}