{"product_id":"freesia-double-red-beauty-pack-of-5-bulbs","title":"Freesia Double Red Beauty (Pack of 5 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eFreesia Double Red Beauty (Pack of 5 Bulbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Freesia x hybrida)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOT to WA \u0026amp; TAS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eMake a bold statement in your spring garden with the Freesia Double Red Beauty. This striking variety produces luxurious double blooms in a rich, medium red with subtle orange-red undertones, creating a sumptuous layered effect that single freesias simply cannot match. The flowers are intensely fragrant, filling the garden and the vase with a sweet, uplifting perfume that is one of the strongest in the freesia family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eEach bloom of Double Red Beauty measures 5.5 to 6 cm across and features multiple tiers of velvety petals that give the flower exceptional depth and texture. The double form means more petals per flower, which translates to a fuller, more dramatic display both in the garden bed and in floral arrangements. Stems are sturdy enough to support the heavier blooms, and each stem carries a graceful spray of flowers that open over an extended period. This variety is a superb choice for gardeners who want something truly special for borders, containers, or as a standout cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBulb count: 5 per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFlower colours: Medium red with orange-red secondary tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant height: 30 to 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBloom time: August to October (spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNaturalising: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSun requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil type: Well-drained, fertile, and humus-rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrost tolerance: Tolerates light frost down to 0 degrees Celsius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003ePlant Freesia Double Red Beauty corms during autumn, from March through May, to enjoy flowers the following spring. Choose a warm, sunny position that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Afternoon shade is acceptable in warmer regions. Prepare the soil by digging to a depth of 20 cm and incorporating plenty of compost or well-rotted organic matter to boost fertility and drainage. Plant each corm pointed end up at a depth of 5 to 7 cm, spacing them 7 to 10 cm apart. For the most impressive display, group corms in clusters of five or more. Double freesias are particularly well-suited to container growing. Select a pot with good drainage, use a premium potting mix, and add a layer of gravel or perlite at the base. Position the container where it will receive maximum sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eWater well after planting to settle the corms into the soil. During the growing phase, maintain even moisture without allowing the soil to become soggy. Once buds form, water deeply once a week in the absence of rain, ensuring the water penetrates to root level. Double-flowered varieties benefit from a fertile growing environment, so apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting time and supplement with a liquid feed every two to three weeks once green growth is visible. A potassium-rich feed during the budding stage will help intensify the red flower colour and support strong stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePruning Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eDeadhead spent blooms promptly to encourage the plant to direct energy into opening the remaining buds on each stem. For cut flowers, harvest stems when the first two buds have opened and the remaining buds show colour. The rest will open beautifully in the vase, giving you up to two weeks of indoor enjoyment. After the flowering season ends, leave the foliage in place until it has yellowed and dried completely. This allows the plant to replenish the corm for next season. Once dormant, corms can remain in the ground to naturalise or be lifted, cleaned, and stored in a cool, airy spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClimate Zone Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool and Alpine (ACT, VIC Highlands, NSW Tablelands)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 18.0pt;\"\u003ePerforms well. Plant in a warm, sheltered spot with full sun and protect from heavy frost with a layer of straw or sugarcane mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, coastal NSW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 18.0pt;\"\u003eIdeal conditions for double freesias. Expect strong stems, large blooms, and reliable repeat performance when corms are left to naturalise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 18.0pt;\"\u003eAchievable with pre-chilling. Place corms in the refrigerator crisper for four to six weeks before planting to simulate the cold period needed for flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical and Arid (Darwin, Far North QLD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 18.0pt;\"\u003eNot recommended. Double freesias require cool overnight temperatures during winter to initiate flower development and will not perform reliably in tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eFreesia corms and foliage are generally considered to have low toxicity. However, ingestion may cause mild stomach discomfort in humans and pets. Keep corms stored safely away from young children and animals. Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation when handling corms, so wearing gloves during planting is recommended as a precaution. Do not plant freesia corms near vegetable gardens where they could be mistaken for edible bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51837518479672,"sku":"BULB-F-269","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/freesia-double-red-beauty-pack-of-5-bulbs-4953699.jpg?v=1772300408","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/freesia-double-red-beauty-pack-of-5-bulbs","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}