Flowers. Photo from R. V. Roger

Foliage. Photo from R. V. Roger

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Freesia speciosa 'Diana'

Common Name

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Soil

Sand and Gravel

Sun Aspect

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist

Plant Type

Perennial Corm

Height x Spread in feet

10 inches x 20 inches

Foliage

Dark Green foliage held in fan shape

Flower Colour in Month(s). Seed

Large double-flowered, white in April-May

Comment

Plant against South-facing House Wall in Southern England during September where temperatures do not go below 0 degrees Centigrade during the winter. Set 2 inches deep in average and sandy or graveley soils, 3 inches apart. Mulch with 3 inches of organic compost to conserve moisture in the autumn, remove mulch during the summer. Leave undisturbed for years; move during their dormant period during the summer.

In colder areas, lift corms after foliage dies, store overwinter, and replant in the spring.

Excellent house plants and cut flowers, also in rock garden next to house wall.

Available from R. V. Roger.