Freesia
March 13th, 2006 Posted in Wedding Planning and Ideas
Freesia blooms will make a beautiful bouquet or add a sweet and simple touch to any floral arrangement.
Freesias are one of the most popular wildflowers. They are available year round, but their peak season is in the spring. These blooms can be found in a variety of colors including white, red, pink, and yellow. (Note: with freesia flowers the colored ones actually have a stronger scent.)
A Few Freesia Tips:
- Buy them with at least one flower open on the stem.
- Make sure they have plenty of water and never let the stem ends dry out.
- Pinch out the topmost buds and remove the old flowerheads to encourage new ones to open.
- Keep away from fruit, vegetables, and excess heat, as they are very sensitive to the ethylene gas produced.
Freesias were a somewhat secret flower until the 1950’s, but now they are a favorite, especially in Europe.
Brighten your room with a fresh bouquet of freesia, it may become your new favorite flower.