Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Petal by Petal: Freesia

I have loved freesia since my first discovery in grade school; however, it didn't come in flower form, but rather a fragrance.  Freesia is one of those fragrant flowers that with one inhale can bring forth memories, whether it is from a perfume or a lush flowering garden.  I adore it's floral and almost citrus presence that has whispers of green notes.  This bloom hold well in a bouquet, so it is great for weddings.  I like the fact that it has a blooming schedule if you will, where the first flower blooms and then the other buds bloom in a row shortly there after.  Freesia comes in a variety of hues like vibrant yellow, as seen here to shades of pink and purple. Continue for more...



Where to Buy: Freesia can be purchased from a variety of florists, especially when in season.  I picked these up at Whole Foods, but can also be purchased at Whole Blooms.  

*All photographs by Alison 

19 comments:

  1. So beautiful! They are happy flower. And the yellow is my favorite.

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  2. I'm not as familiar with freesia, but it looks gorgeous and I'm sure the scent is super fresh! Need to find.

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  3. Hi Alison! Love Freesia too! Especially as fragance as you say! Love also to buy perfumes with it since they are so good and last so much!:))) Beautiful image, is like I can smell it:) Kisses! xo

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  4. Could these flowers be any more perfect?! The color is amazing. So pretty! xo, Julie

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  5. So beautiful! I don't think I actually smelled one - I know the name, of course, but now the fragrance.
    x

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  6. They're like sunshine in the form of flowers :-) So pretty!

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  7. Any yellow flower gets an A++ in my book. Gorgeous shots, too!

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  8. This is one of my favorite flowers! They're so cheery :)

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  9. so pretty! and I am sure they smell great!

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  10. So pretty! Seriously loving all these flowers that spring is providing! LOVE.

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  11. Love this color, perfect to add color in our home!
    This flower reminds me of summer ...!
    Thanks for brightening my day :)

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  12. One of my all time favourite flowers - I love their delicate shape and of course they make a room smell divine.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. What's better smelling than freesia? Honestly? And agreed, it's so pretty in the yellow xo

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  14. I used Freesia scent from Bath and Body Works growing up and it is still a fave of mine. So floral and feminine!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  15. So pretty and so delicious smelling {does that even make sense?} - I never realized Freesia's were so gorgeous in real life!

    Sorry I've totally fallen on the face of the earth in bloggy land...you are the best for always checking in :)

    xx,
    Maya

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  16. These pictures are lovely!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.blogspot.com

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  17. They look so pretty. Awesome photography <3

    xx

    glamdevils

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