{"product_id":"grab-bag-freesia-refracta-mixed-pack-of-75-bulbs","title":"Grab Bag - Freesia Refracta Mixed (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 Mixed\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;\"\u003eFill your garden with a rainbow of fragrance and colour by planting Freesia Refracta Mixed. This vibrant assortment of heirloom freesias delivers an enchanting palette of soft yellows, creamy whites, gentle pinks and warm apricot tones, all bursting with the sweet, citrusy perfume that has made freesias a beloved favourite in Australian gardens for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis grab bag contains a generous supply of dormant Freesia Refracta Mixed corms, giving you everything you need to create stunning sweeps of colour across garden beds, borders, containers and bowls. Native to the winter-rainfall regions of South Africa, Freesia refracta is one of the most reliably fragrant species in the iris family. These heritage varieties naturalise easily in Australian conditions, multiplying over time to form generous clumps that return each season faithfully. The blooms also make exceptional cut flowers, filling rooms with their sweet 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: Mixed, including white, yellow, pink and apricot 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: 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 Mixed corms in autumn once soil temperatures have cooled. Select a site 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 and ensuring it is light, friable and free-draining. Amend heavy soils with sand or compost to improve drainage. 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 pots and containers, use a quality free-draining potting mix with gravel in the base for improved drainage. Planting in large, dense clusters will deliver the most impressive colour display 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 and continue to soak weekly while plants are in bud or flower. During other periods, water only if conditions are very dry. Freesias thrive with consistent moisture during active growth but will not tolerate waterlogged soil, which can cause corm rot. Incorporate slow-release fertiliser granules into the soil before planting. Apply a top dressing approximately six weeks after the first shoots appear, and follow up with a liquid feed during budding to encourage more prolific flowering. After blooming, allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally to replenish the corm for next 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 minimal pruning. Once flowering is complete, remove the spent flower stems to tidy the planting. Leave the green foliage in place, as it feeds the corm and builds energy stores for the following year’s blooms. When the leaves have turned fully yellow and withered, they can be gently removed or trimmed at soil level. Corms can remain in the ground undisturbed for many years, naturalising freely. If clumps become congested, 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 Mixed grows well in cool regions, delivering colourful blooms from late winter into early spring. Apply a layer of mulch over the planting area to insulate corms from heavy frost 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 Mixed. Cool winters and mild springs create perfect conditions for abundant, fragrant flowering. Corms naturalise easily and will return reliably year after year with very little maintenance.\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 Mixed can be grown in subtropical areas with some extra attention. Plant in a position with morning sun and afternoon shade, and ensure excellent drainage to reduce the risk of corm rot during humid weather.\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 unsuitable for 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. 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