{"product_id":"grab-bag-freesia-refracta-alba-pack-of-75-bulbs","title":"Grab Bag - Freesia Refracta Alba (Pack of 75 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eGrab Bag – Freesia Refracta Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Freesia refracta)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note: These bulbs cannot be shipped to Western Australia or Tasmania due to biosecurity restrictions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eBring the timeless charm of a cottage garden to your outdoor space with Freesia Refracta Alba, commonly known as Grandma’s Freesia. Loved for generations, this heirloom variety produces delicate, creamy white blooms with soft hints of pink or cream, all carried on slender, arching stems. The intoxicating fragrance alone makes this freesia a must-have for any Australian gardener seeking beauty with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis grab bag contains a generous supply of dormant Freesia Refracta Alba corms, giving you everything you need to create sweeping drifts of fragrant white flowers across garden beds, borders, containers and bowls. Originally native to the winter-rainfall regions of South Africa, Freesia refracta has been a favourite in Australian gardens for decades. The species naturalises readily, returning reliably year after year with very little intervention. These blooms also make outstanding cut flowers, filling entire rooms with their sweet, citrusy perfume.\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]--\u003eCorm count: 75 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 colour: Creamy white with soft pink or cream undertones\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: 25 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: Late winter to spring (July to September)\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 part 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: Light, well-drained soil\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, protect from heavy frost\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: 6.0pt;\"\u003ePlant Freesia Refracta Alba corms in autumn when the soil has cooled. Choose a position that receives full sun or light dappled shade for at least six hours per day. Prepare the planting area by loosening the soil to a depth of 20 cm, ensuring it is light, friable and free-draining. Plant each corm with the pointed end facing upward at a depth of 5 to 7 cm, spacing them 5 to 10 cm apart. For container planting, select a quality free-draining potting mix and place a layer of gravel at the base of the pot to assist with drainage. Planting in generous clusters will produce the most striking visual effect and the strongest fragrance.\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: 6.0pt;\"\u003eWater thoroughly after planting, then soak weekly while the plants are in bud or flowering. At other times, water only if conditions are particularly dry. Freesias prefer consistent moisture during their active growing period but will not tolerate waterlogged soil. Apply a slow-release fertiliser to the soil before planting and top dress approximately six weeks after the first shoots emerge. A light application of liquid fertiliser during the budding stage will encourage more abundant blooms. After flowering, allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally, as this process feeds the corm for the following season.\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: 6.0pt;\"\u003eFreesias require very little pruning. Remove spent flower stems once blooming has finished to keep the planting tidy. Do not cut back the foliage while it is still green, as the leaves channel energy back into the corm for next season’s growth. Once the foliage has turned completely yellow and withered, it can be gently pulled away or trimmed at ground level. Corms can be left undisturbed in the ground to naturalise for many years. If clumps become overcrowded, lift and divide during the dormant period in late summer.\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: 6.0pt 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-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003eFreesia Refracta Alba performs well in cool climates, producing reliable blooms in late winter and early spring. Provide protection from heavy frost by mulching over the planting area during the coldest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, coastal NSW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003eThis is the ideal growing zone for Freesia Refracta Alba. The mild winters and cool springs provide perfect conditions for strong, fragrant blooms. Corms naturalise readily and will return year after year with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003eFreesia Refracta Alba can be grown in subtropical regions, although results may be less consistent. Choose a position with morning sun and afternoon shade, and ensure excellent drainage to prevent corm rot during humid periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 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-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003eNot recommended. Freesias require a cool dormancy period and are not suited to tropical conditions without significant cold treatment.\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: 6.0pt;\"\u003eWhile the above-ground parts of freesia plants are generally considered non-toxic, the corms can be harmful if ingested by humans or animals. Keep corms stored safely away from children and pets before planting. Individuals with sensitive skin may experience mild irritation when handling corms, so wearing gloves during planting is recommended as a precaution. Do not plant near vegetable gardens where accidental ingestion of corms is a risk. If ingestion occurs, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\" style=\"mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915411652920,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/grab-bag-freesia-refracta-alba-pack-of-75-bulbs-4584089.jpg?v=1774038613","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/grab-bag-freesia-refracta-alba-pack-of-75-bulbs","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}