Freesia

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Most of the Year
➜ Peak Dec–June

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderate

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–2in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 30–60cm

➜ Freesia can generally remain dry-packed in the cooler overnight before processing, though conditioning on arrival will provide the longest vase life

➜ Recut stems at a sharp angle before conditioning in fresh water, allowing at least 4–6 hours of hydration before designing when possible

➜ Condition in moderately full, appropriately sized buckets, keeping foliage above the water line

➜ Strip any lower foliage before hydrating to improve water quality and reduce bacterial growth

➜ Freesia performs best in fresh water arrangements but also holds up well in thoroughly saturated floral foam

➜ Handle by the lower stem rather than the blooms—the individual florets bruise easily

➜ If you need blooms to open more quickly, move conditioned stems into a slightly warmer room the day before your event

➜ If you'd like stems to remain tighter for an upcoming event, continue storing them in the cooler until you're ready to design

➜ Freesia naturally develops a graceful curve near the flower head—design with that movement rather than trying to straighten the stem

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Incredible fragrance
♡ Elegant bloom form
♡ Beautiful color range
♡ Excellent wedding flower

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ More delicate than sturdier flowers
✗ Seasonal availability
✗ Bloom timing varies naturally
✗ Makes every non-fragrant flower feel slightly inadequate

My freesia arrived with mostly buds—is that normal?
➜ Definitely—freesia is harvested before every bloom opens so you can enjoy the longest possible vase life
➜ Individual flowers continue opening one after another, extending the display for several days

Why are my freesia stems curved?
➜ Freesia develops a graceful arch as the flowers mature, which is one of the characteristics designers love most about it

Does freesia have a fragrance?
➜ Oh, yes—freesia is one of the floral industry's most naturally fragrant cut flowers, though fragrance intensity varies by variety and color

Can I use freesia in wearable pieces without a water source?
➜ Yes, freesia is a beautiful choice for corsages, boutonnières, and handheld bouquets thanks to its fragrance and elegant bloom progression
➜ Keep personal flowers cool until they're ready to be worn for the best longevity

Can freesia stay out of water during wedding or event setup?
➜ Briefly, yes—for the best performance, minimize dry time and return stems to water as soon as possible, especially during warm weather

Can I remove the lower flowers once they've faded?
➜ Absolutely—florists remove spent florets as new buds continue opening farther up the stem, keeping arrangements looking fresh for even longer

Why don't all the flowers open at the same time?
➜ The staggered bloom pattern is one of the reasons freesia offers such an impressive display despite each stem carrying relatively few open flowers at once

☆ One of the most fragrant flowers available
☆ Creates beautiful movement through naturally arching stems
☆ Excellent in bouquets and personal flowers
☆ Adds a sensory element beyond appearance
☆ The flower equivalent of a luxury perfume

☆ Ranunculus
☆ Sweet Pea
☆ Garden Roses
☆ Gerbera Daisies
☆ Anemones
☆ Helleborus
☆ Hydrangea

☆ Freesia is one of the few cut flowers prized as much for its fragrance as its appearance, making it a favorite for bouquets and personal flowers

☆ It's also a favorite ingredient in perfumes and other scented fragrance products

☆ Each freesia stem continues blooming from the bottom upward, allowing the display to evolve over several days rather than peaking all at once

☆ Florists often leave freesia slightly tighter than other flowers before an event, knowing the remaining buds will continue opening beautifully throughout the celebration