Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Freesia
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Freesia
flowering maple
In German
Freesie
Schönmalve
In French
Freesia
érable floraison
In Spanish
fresia
arce de floración
In Greek
freesia
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
freesia
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
frezja
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Freesia
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Freesia and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Flowering Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Freesia and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Freesia and Flowering Maple
Care of Freesia and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.