Color
Blue, Pink
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bell
Bowl
Height
60.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
-1.25 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
6.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies
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List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot
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Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Freesias have a rich history and are prized for their fragrant blooms, which symbolize friendship, innocence, and thoughtfulness.
Origin
Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Interesting Facts of
- In ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
- The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.
- The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
- A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
innocence and friendship
Astrological Flower
Freesia
Birth Month Flower
April - May
Flower Availability
Year-round
Uses
Aromatherapy
Decoration
Health Benefits
Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
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Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
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Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Used after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing
Occasional Uses
Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Allergy
-
-
Common Name
Freesia
Tribe
Iridaceae » Ixieae
Scientific Name
Lavandula
Rosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Family
Lamiaceae
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Sub Family
Nepetoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
4745
3
25000
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