Freesia [Single Pink]

Also Known As

Freesia 'Single Pink'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 6"-20"

planting zones

8a-11

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Freesia [Single Pink] plant details

Freesia [Single Pink] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Freesia [Single Pink]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Freesia [Single Pink]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A riot of tropical color and intoxicating fragrance! This beautiful creature blew us away in our 2016 bulb trials with its HUGE, hot-pink flowers and seemingly endless succession of blooms. Each flower stalk rose 20” tall with nearly a dozen 2” wide glittery salmon-pink blooms with yellow throats, opening one after another for a prolonged bloom time. Deer resistant, super fragrant and an amazing cut flower! Freesias grow during the Fall and Winter, bloom in Spring and go dormant during the hot Summer months. Provide well-draining soil and average water during bloom and little to no water during dormancy. Easy! For those of you below zone 8, lift and store bulbs before frost – or simply plant in a container that can be overwintered indoors.