west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive
Probably the largest flowered Anomatheca or Freesia laxa which is a large white with rose markings. A hybrid produced by crossing Freesia...Read More laxa 'East of Eden' x Freesia laxa 'East of Eden'.
All of the Freesia laxa species and hybrids are unique and beautiful rarely grown spring blooming bulbs native to Africa; but are easily naturalized in southern gardens. Freesia laxa species has been in cultivation for 200 years, but is rarely seen in commerce today although is an extremely reliable tiny naturalized bulb in southern gardens. It blooms in February through March on 12” stalks going completely dormant by early summer in southeast Texas. It seems to not be bothered by moisture during its dormancy and provides a welcome respite from winter blandness. This underused little beauty is a rapid reproducer and is undergoing a resurgence in popularity due to its easygoing cultural requirements and myriad of hybridizing possibilities.
Probably the largest flowered Anomatheca or Freesia laxa which is a large white with rose markings. A hybrid produced by crossing Freesia...Read More