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Posted: Feb/10/2009 4:58 PM PST
It seems that every year I have tried growing Fresias in a container they grow too large and then fall over. I don't add any fertilizer so I know it's not excessive nitrogen. I place them outside under a tree for partial sun and I water sparingly in a pot with drainage. I place the corms at the depth recommended. This year I added an inch or two of additional depth with bark to try to hold them up. Didn't work. :-( It is too late for this years plants as we are well into our 'spring' growing season here in Palm Springs. Any ideas, suggestions. Somehow they just don't look that good with stakes and cord holding them up. They do still smell great though. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: Feb/10/2009 10:49 PM PST
Welcome to GG. You might PM Mosaic2007, she grows them in her greeenhouse every year. The fragrance is worth finding a solution!~Andrea |
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Posted: Feb/14/2009 9:57 AM PST
It is the Freesias natural habit to be loose and even twisting in the stem and they do need support. The thing is to use something as inconspicuous as possible. Birch twigs look very natural especially if you are growing your freesias in a tight group. Green split cane inserted within the grass-like foliage and a green twine looped around the flower stems is another. |
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