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When to Plant Freesia in Coos County, OR

Freesias (Freesia spp.) are prized above almost all other cut flowers for their intense, sweet fragrance — a single stem can fill a room. Slender, arching stems carry one-sided sprays of funnel-shaped flowers in white, yellow, pink, orange, red, purple, and lavender. Native to South Africa's Cape region, freesias thrive in cool, mild weather and go dormant in summer heat, making them ideal for mild-winter climates where they bloom in late winter through spring. The 'Marilyn', 'Blue Heaven', and 'Yellow Rivers' cultivars are staples of the commercial cut flower trade.

Coos County, Oregon is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 22 and the first fall frost is November 19, giving you a growing season of approximately 242 days.

At an elevation of 96 feet, Coos County receives approximately 38.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Freesia during the growing season.

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Coos County, OR (Zone 9a) Long season
242 days
Last Spring Frost March 22
242 growing days
First Fall Frost November 19

Coos County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.4-6.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Freesia

Freesia needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Freesia Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 5.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 4.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 4.4" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Apr 4.3" 3.1" 1.2" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.3" 2" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 1.6" 2.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.6" 3.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.8" 3.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 1.4" 2.9" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 3.3" 1" 💧 Light watering
Nov 4.3" 5.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Dec 5.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Coos County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Freesia Planting Timeline — Coos County, OR

Freesia Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Bloom October 22 Oct 22 – Nov 19
Fall Sowing October 8 Oct 8 – Oct 22

Plant 2" deep · 3" apart · Rows 4" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October Fall Sowing Bloom
November Bloom
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

84–112 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 9a

📆 Growing Season

242 days in Coos County

Growing Tips for Coos County

Plant corms 2 inches deep with the pointed end up, 2–3 inches apart, in autumn (September–November in zones 8–10). Full sun and excellent drainage are essential — freesias rot in soggy soil. They need cool but frost-free growing conditions (40–60°F nights) to initiate flower buds; warm nights above 70°F suppress bloom. In zones 8–9, provide a winter mulch if hard frost threatens. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally; this ripens the corm for the following year. In zones 8a–9b, corms may multiply and naturalize over time but perform best when replanted fresh each fall. In zones 10–11, plant from October through December for a January–April bloom. Freesias are toxic to cats and dogs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Freesia in Coos County, OR?

Coos County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of March 22. Plan your Freesia planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Coos County, OR?

Coos County, Oregon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 22 and first fall frost is November 19.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Coos County, OR. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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