Freesia - Van VLIET Flower Group

Freesia
The Freesias’ unusual, appealing shape makes them very suitable line flowers for any
arrangement. Their petals always look perfectly styled and have an exclusive sense to it.
They also make fragrant additions to bouquets and body flowers.
Origin
The tuberous freesia was ‘discovered’ in South Africa, where they were called ‘Cape
lily-of-the-valley’. The flower was given the name ‘Freesia’ in around 1830 by the
South African botanist Ecklon, who named it after his friend, the German Dr F.
Freese.
Symbolism The freesia symbolises unconditional love. Traditionally you give your spouse white
freesias after seven years of marriage to remind you both of pure, genuine love.
The beautiful fragrance of the comb of flowers lends an extra dimension to this. It
also symbolise innocence.
Colours
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shapes
The freesia’s tuber forms small tubers under the soil called beads. These beads
grow into a full tuber and ultimately into a comb of flowers which lends extra style
to any home - and they even carry on growing merrily in the vase! The freesia
comes in white, yellow, orange, red, blue, pink and purple, but can also be
bicoloured or multi-coloured. Many varieties have a beautiful sweet scent which
makes your home even more attractive.
Fun fact
A freesia’s flower display is called a comb because of the buds which are all lined up
so neatly.
Care tips
Enjoy your freesias to the fullest by following these tips:
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Select a clean vase and fill it with tap water at room temperature.
Add cut flower food to the water for a longer vase life.
Trim the stems diagonally by 3 to 5 cm with a sharp clean knife or secateurs.
Don’t place freesias in a draught, in full sun or near central heating.
Regularly top the vase up with tap water.
Don’t place freesias near a fruit bowl.
Fruit emits ethylene gas which will cause the flowers to age more rapidly.