Purple Rain Freesia
Freesia 'Purple Rain'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Purple Rain Freesia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 9-10
Double trouble, the Purple Rain Freesia (Freesia 'Purple Rain') is a dark fuchsia bloom with double the petals on the flowering spikes! The heavily saturated blooms carry the usual Freesia peppery sweet and strong fragrance! Each bloom opens in turn along the flower spike for a long-lasting spring display!
In the spring, Freesia sends up thin tendril-like spikes that develop ascending buds. Pollinators and the occasional hummingbird arrive to sip the nectar! While some gardeners appreciate these vibrant blooms best of all, others enjoy the fragrant scent that greets them on late spring mornings and evenings! Blooming starts in late spring and is highlighted by the green arching blade-shaped foliage that is incredibly dramatic in your landscaping.
Purple Rain Freesias are among the most prized potted and cut flowers grown indoors in cool, bright greenhouse conditions with good air circulation, as gift and houseplants, or as annual accents that can be stored for the winter. Native to South Africa, these corms are winter hardy outdoors year-round in USDA growing zones 9-10.
Planting and Application:
Fragrant Freesias are a favorite of florists! Tuck a few of these space-saving perennial bulbs in your cut flower and cottage garden borders! They are an elegant and delightful addition to flower arrangements that will last for several weeks. Since the stalks are free of foliage the blooms add clean and classic fuchsia drama to bouquets. Their showy trumpet-shaped flowers with double petals look radiant!
Add bold color to planters and porch pots in the sun, or in garden beds and borders for pollinators and for your bouquets indoors! The vibrant blooms pop intensely making this flower hard to miss. You can make quite a dramatic impact on your landscaping by planting multiple Purple Rain Freesia in your garden. The color will be incredibly powerful and illuminating! They need lots of warmth and humidity, so planting them along your foundation, or in a sunny porch pot will be the perfect spot to keep them happy!
- Deep Fuchsia Double Blooms
- Multiple Blooms per Stem!
- Great in Containers & Excellent Cut Flower
- Peppery Sweet Scent
- Great for Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Beds & Borders, Pots & Planters, Annual or Perennial
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Freesia corms outdoors after any threat of spring frost has passed. When planted properly, they bloom profusely and won't disappoint you! You will want to find a warm spot in your garden. These spring beauties pop out of precious and delicate corms. These bulbs can be planted outdoors in the fall in zones 9 and 10 or in containers elsewhere. Many Northern gardeners also use theirs as annuals to make planting easy or bring them in for the winter as houseplants. Or, allow the foliage to die back naturally, then lift the bulbs after the first fall frost.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Warm Weather Bulbs
- Moderate Moisture
- Annual or Perennial Corms
- Deadhead as Flowers Fade & Prune Down When Greenery Yellows
A double delight of saturated fuchsia blossoms, the Purple Rain Freesia perfumes and beautifies your garden, home, and porch planters with its supreme blooms! Hurry and order your spring flowering summer-planted corms today at NatureHills.com and we'll ship at the proper bulb planting time in your zone!
