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slimdil

By Slimdil

Northumberland, United Kingdom Gb

Hmmm - thought I'd asked this question already but it doesn't seem to have appeared. So, I'll try again. I bought approx. 40 freesias by mail order which seem to be coming along fine - although not in flower yet (north-east England). My question is, what do I do with the bulbs when they are finished flowering? They are all in tubs. Do I dig them up or leave them? I don't want to lose them as they are my favourite flower. Thanks in advance.




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Hi Slimdil,

My Freesias are flowering now (Fife), did you plant the corns late? Not to worry though. After they flower leave them for 6 weeks then cut down to ground level and put the corns into a frost free place over winter. Do not leave them outside in the frost - it will kill the corn.

28 Jun, 2011

 

I see my original question has appeared - hadn't realised it takes a little time to come up on the list. They actually arrived in February as 'plugs' and I planted them in the greenhouse straight away - planted them out in their tubs about mid-May I think. They are actually coming into flower now - just been to check them all! I'll do as you suggest and overwinter them in the garden shed. Thanks for your help.

28 Jun, 2011

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