Freesia verrucosa Seeds | Anomatheca verrucosa | Rare South African Wild Flower | Collector's seeds | 15 seeds

Freesia verrucosa Seeds – Rare South African Wild Freesia 🌸

Discover the beauty of Freesia verrucosa, an unusual botanical species native to South Africa.

Unlike the familiar commercial Freesia hybrids, this charming wild species has a distinctive natural character. Its delicate pink flowers feature beautiful pale markings outlined in deeper pink, carried on slender stems above a compact growth of foliage.

A fascinating addition to specialist plant collections, botanical gardens, rock gardens and containers.

🌱 A Collector's Botanical Find

These Freesia verrucosa seeds were sourced from a private plant collector in Malta and are offered in a limited release by Seeds of Malta.

With only a small quantity available, this is a lovely opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of unusual botanical species to add something different to their collections.

🌿 Plant Information

- Botanical name: Freesia verrucosa
- Family: Iridaceae
- Common name: Wild Freesia
- Origin: South Africa
- Plant type: Perennial, corm-forming geophyte
- Flower colour: Pink with distinctive pale and darker pink markings
- Height: Approximately 8–20 cm
- Growth habit: Compact and clump-forming
- Flowering: Seasonal, generally late summer to autumn in its native Southern Hemisphere climate

🌱 Sowing Instructions

When to sow:
Autumn or early spring, depending on your local climate.

1. Soak seeds in lukewarm water for approximately 24 hours before sowing.
2. Prepare a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.
3. Sow seeds lightly beneath the surface of the growing medium.
4. Keep the medium evenly moist but never waterlogged.
5. Maintain a temperature of approximately 13–18°C.
6. Germination may take several weeks or longer. Darkness during germination is recommended.
7. Once seedlings emerge, gradually introduce them to bright light.
8. Transplant carefully into individual pots once seedlings are large enough to handle.

Growing Tips

- Light: Bright light, preferably with protection from excessive heat.
- Soil: Well-draining, preferably a light, mineral-rich growing medium.
- Watering: Maintain light moisture during active growth. Avoid waterlogging.
- Temperature: Prefers cooler conditions during active development.
- Dormancy: Reduce watering when the foliage naturally dies back.

Allow young plants sufficient time to develop their underground corms. Seed-grown Freesias may take a few years to reach flowering size.

📦 Available Quantity

Choose your preferred pack: 15 seeds

All seeds are carefully counted and packed by Seeds of Malta.

Important Notes

- This listing is for seeds only, not live plants or corms.
- Germination rates and growing results depend on seed viability and environmental conditions.
- Flowering time varies according to growing conditions.
- Images are provided for botanical identification and illustration.

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