1 Freesia Red River Plant, Hardy Fragrant Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 17cm Root-Ball

1 Freesia Red River Plant, Hardy Fragrant Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 17cm Root-BallFreesia Red River Hardy Fragrant Perennial Bring rich colour and delightful fragrance to your garden with the Freesia Red River. This stunning perennial produces elegant, deep red blooms that are highly prized for their sweet scent and striking appearance. Ideal for borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens, this variety adds a vibrant focal point wherever it is planted. Supplied as an established, outdoor ready plant with a 17cm root ball, the

Freesia Red River – Hardy Fragrant Perennial

Bring rich colour and delightful fragrance to your garden with the Freesia Red River. This stunning perennial produces elegant, deep red blooms that are highly prized for their sweet scent and striking appearance. Ideal for borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens, this variety adds a vibrant focal point wherever it is planted.

Supplied as an established, outdoor-ready plant with a 17cm root-ball, the Freesia Red River is well-suited to UK gardens and can be planted directly into beds or containers. Once settled, it will reward you with beautiful, fragrant flower sprays throughout the summer months, making it a wonderful choice for both garden display and fresh-cut arrangements.

Features:

• Hardy fragrant perennial producing deep red blooms


• Supplied as an established, garden-ready plant with a 17cm root-ball


• Ideal for borders, containers, and cutting gardens


• Sweetly scented flowers, perfect for fresh arrangements


• Attractive to pollinators including bees and butterflies

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Freesia x hybrida 'Red River'


• Common Names: Freesia, Red River Freesia


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial (Cormous)


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–45 cm x 10–15 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Containers, Patio Pots, Cutting Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer


• Flower Colour: Deep Red


• Fragrance: Yes – Sweetly Scented


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Hardy in Sheltered Positions; Protect from Severe Frost


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Narrow, Sword-Shaped Green Leaves

Planting and Care:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly during the growing season, reducing once flowering has finished. In colder regions, consider applying a protective mulch over winter or lifting corms for storage in a frost-free location. Freesias also perform exceptionally well in patio containers, where drainage can be easily managed.

Notes: This listing is for the Red River variety, producing rich deep red fragrant blooms.