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Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Spring
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Freesia refracta
Delicate, tubular flowers along arching stems with intense, sweet fragrance. Popular in bridal bouquets. Multiple blooms per stem. Perfume industry favorite. Named after German physician.
Spring, Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 12 days
when properly cared for
Sweet, fresh, citrusy perfume - one of the most beloved flower scents
Named after German physician Friedrich Freese by his botanist friend
The scent is so beloved it's recreated in perfumes, candles, and lotions
Originally white or yellow, modern breeding has created all colors except true blue
The 7th wedding anniversary flower, symbolizing trust and friendship
Freesias are native to South Africa's Cape Province. German botanist Christian Ecklon discovered them in the 1830s and named them after his friend, physician Friedrich Freese. European breeders developed the modern colorful varieties, and the flowers became prized for their exceptional fragrance.
