{"title":"Freesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreesia is a South African Iris relative of 16 species that is probably best known as an intensely fragrant cut flower popular in wedding bouquets. The pleasantly scented flowers are also used to provide fragrance for soaps and candles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn areas with mild winters, some Freesia species (F. corymbosa, F. refracta and F. leichtlinii) are popular garden bulbs (corms actually). We were understandably happy to find Freesia alba, which is not only one of the most fragrant Freesia species, but is also hardier than most sources list and grows in our warm temperate garden in Raleigh, NC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreesia flowers have a curious trait in that the flower stalk takes a 90 degree bend so that the flower cluster is parallel to the ground. After flowering, freesia goes dormant, avoiding the dog days of summer. It returns in the fall and slowly grows throughout the winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreesia prefers partial sun, consistent moisture, and a well-drained sandy or stony soil that mimics its native South African habitat. It also can be grown as a houseplant too. When you are ready to buy freesia for your perennial garden or home container, we hope you'll check out our online list of freesia for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"freesia-laxa-lavender-lady","title":"Freesia laxa Lavender Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Anomatheca laxa) Freesia laxa 'Lavender Lady' is a 2026 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of a unique new lavender flowered form. This little-known, summer-dormant iris relative, native from South Africa to Kenya, was only discovered and named in 1971. The only colors we've known to be available commercially are scarlet and white with a red dot. Our original seed for this unique color strain are from Texas gardener, JoAnn Trial. In our trials, Freesia laxa is quite adaptable, thriving in sun and light shade, as long as the soils don't stay too moist.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42450480398423,"sku":"17753","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Freesia-laxa-Lavender-Lady.i-17753.s-68307.r-1.jpg?v=1781879469"},{"product_id":"freesia-laxa-rainbow","title":"Freesia laxa Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur plant friend, JoAnn Trial of Texas shared these amazing multi-colored Freesia laxa from her garden. This little-known, summer-dormant iris relative, native from South Africa to Kenya, was only discovered and named in 1971. We've spent years trying to sort them by colors, to no avail, since they seed so readily, and each seedling varies in color. The only answer was to offer them as a mixed seed strain. Colors range from lavender to pink, to carmine, with an occasional white. In our trials, Freesia laxa is quite adaptable, thriving in sun and light shade, as long as the soils don't stay too moist.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43910201016407,"sku":"19113","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Freesia-laxa-Rainbow.i-19113.s-68584.r-1_61cd5731-e808-44dd-baca-5558f25b56b0.jpg?v=1790338695"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Freesia.jpg?v=1780430387","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/freesia.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}