Overview
Bulbs, which house dormant plants, are much larger than seeds. Although most bulbs are shaped like a large chocolate chip, bulbs can vary greatly in size and color.
Features
Freesia bulbs are shaped like a tall chocolate chip with a slightly round bottom. Freesia bulbs are a light brown color and look slightly hairy, like a coconut. See Garden Express in Resources below for a comparison picture of different bulbs.
Varieties
There are 14 species of the Freesia plant that vary in bloom size and color.
Care
If you have dug up the bulb from the ground, wash off soil and allow to air-dry. Store freesia bulbs in a cool, dry place.
Planting
Plant the freesia in a hole about twice the depth of its height. Planting too close to the soil may cause it to freeze during the cold winter months; planting too deep may cause the plant to struggle to the surface.
Facts
Freesias bulbs are more specifically called "corms," which differ from true bulbs in that corms store the food for the plant in the basal plate rather than in the meaty scales, according to the International Bulb Society.
- Garden Express: Bulb Guide
- EasyToGrowBulbs.com: Freesia Growing Information
- Gardening Tips 'n' Ideas: Planting Freesia Bulbs
- Pacific Bulb Society: Freesia
- International Bulb Society: What is a Bulb?
Keywords:
freesia plant, freesia bulb, corm, plant freesia
About this Author
Diane Lockridge has been a freelance writer since 2009. Her work includes educational, business and gardening articles for eHow and various new media sites. Lockridge holds a Master of Science in elementary education and a Bachelor of Arts in history from Pensacola Christian College.
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