Freesias

Freesias are popular for their sweetly scented, long-lasting, colourful blooms that make gorgeous cut flowers. Although they are known as tender South African plants, you can grow them outdoors in some parts of the UK, especially in areas with mild winter weather. You can grow these lovely plants in colder areas too, and overwinter them in a greenhouse or conservatory.

Freesia will thrive in pots of free-draining potting compost with added grit, if grown somewhere light, cool and airy such as a conservatory, porch or bright but cool room.