{"product_id":"freesia-purple-rain-bulbs","title":"Freesia 'Purple Rain' (Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFreesia deep pink (double)\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\u003eSouthern Africa\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\u003cem\u003eFreesia\u003c\/em\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreesia Purple Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Freesia x hybrida)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has beautiful magenta pink blooms. Double Freesias make beautifully scented cut flowers \u0026amp; have an extra row of petals within each flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreesia ‘Purple Rain’ bulbs yield richly scented deep violet blossoms, enhancing the sophistication of spring gardens. Blooming occurs from February to March in plains and from February to April in hill regions. Planting is best done between October and November in both plains and 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":47809537540290,"sku":"BXLIY 7323798634687","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/FreesiadeepPinkDouble.jpg?v=1781504792","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/freesia-purple-rain-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}