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How will the drought affect planting freesia bulbs this year ?

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How will the drought affect planting freesia bulbs this year ?
Rosey
San Francisco

Answer

Freesia are actually fairly drought tolerant, originating in the arid eastern region of South Africa. What they do need is a good winter chill to set the best flowers (usually not a problem for us!). Freesia will actually begin to sprout without irrigation or rain.

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