Freesias have ben cultivated in shades of white, purple, yellow, pink and bi-colors. Their fragrance can be sweet to spicy and have tones of gardenia and carnation.

Freesias were taken to England by a botanist in the 18th century and their popularity quickly spread and remains strong today. The french have developed some of today's most popular hybrids.

Avoid arranging with narcissus and the blooms will fade much more quickly.