Description
Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs – Fragrant Pink, Yellow & Red Spring Flowers
Sweet fragrance, cheerful rainbow colors, and a whole lot of cottage garden WOW!
Fill your garden with beautiful color and irresistible fragrance with our delightful Tropical Sunset Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs!
These elegant flowering bulbs produce graceful stems adorned with delicate, trumpet-shaped blossoms in a cheerful blend of pink, sunny yellow, and vibrant red/bicolor shades. Their lovely flowers bring a fresh, romantic touch to garden beds, patio containers, and cutting gardens.
But what makes Freesias truly special is their wonderful fragrance!
Known for their sweet, fresh floral scent, fragrant Freesia flowers are a favorite for spring bouquets, floral arrangements, and garden spaces where their beautiful perfume can be enjoyed up close.
Growing approximately 18–24 inches tall, these graceful beauties produce elegant flowering stems that look stunning both in the garden and in a vase.
And if you love fresh flowers for your home, you're in for a treat! Freesias are exceptional cut flowers, prized for their fragrance, delicate appearance, and long-lasting blooms in arrangements.
Best of all, Freesias are wonderfully versatile. Gardeners in warm climates can plant them outdoors in fall for spring flowers, while those in colder regions can enjoy them by planting in spring or growing them in containers.
Whether you're creating a colorful cottage garden, filling decorative pots with fragrant blooms, or growing flowers for fresh bouquets, Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs bring beautiful color and sweet fragrance to your growing season.
Why We Love Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs
- Wonderfully Fragrant Flowers: Sweetly scented blooms fill the garden and fresh bouquets with delightful fragrance.
- Beautiful Mixed Colors: A cheerful blend of pink, yellow, and red/bicolor flowers.
- Exceptional Cut Flowers: Elegant stems and long-lasting blooms make Freesias a favorite for floral arrangements.
- Perfect for Containers: Beautiful in patio pots, decorative planters, and sunny garden spaces.
- Graceful Flowering Stems: Delicate blossoms create a soft, romantic cottage garden appearance.
- Versatile Planting Options: Fall planting in warm climates or spring planting in colder regions.
- Easy to Grow in Suitable Conditions: Thrives with plenty of light, excellent drainage, and appropriate temperatures.
Bulb Details & Growing Information
- Product Name: Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs
- Botanical Name: Freesia spp. and hybrids
- Common Name: Mixed Freesia / Fragrant Freesia
- Plant Type: Flowering Corm
- Hardiness Zones: 9–11 outdoors; grow seasonally or protect from frost in colder climates
- Mature Height: 18–24 inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Bloom Time: Spring in Warm Climates; Generally Summer When Spring-Planted in Colder Climates
- Flower Colors: Pink, Yellow & Red/Bicolor Mix
- Flower Form: Graceful Stems of Funnel-Shaped Blossoms
- Fragrance: Strongly Fragrant
- Water Needs: Moderate During Active Growth; Lower During Dormancy
- Planting Season: Fall in Zones 9–11; Spring After Frost Danger in Colder Regions
- Best Uses: Cottage Gardens, Cutting Gardens, Fragrant Gardens, Containers, Patios & Fresh Bouquets
When & How to Plant Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs
Plant for a Gorgeous Display of Fragrant, Colorful Flowers!
Freesias are easy to enjoy when planted at the right time for your climate.
Fall Planting – Zones 9–11
In warmer climates, plant Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs in fall for a beautiful display of fragrant spring flowers.
- When to Plant: Fall, once temperatures begin to cool.
- Planting Depth: Approximately 2 inches deep.
- Corm Spacing: 3–4 inches apart.
- Planting Position: Place corms with the pointed end facing upward when identifiable.
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun.
- Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil.
- Watering: Water after planting and keep soil lightly moist during active growth without allowing it to become waterlogged.
- Bloom Time: Spring, depending on local temperatures.
Spring Planting – Zones 8 and Colder
Live somewhere with cold winters? You can still enjoy beautiful Freesias!
In colder climates, plant Freesia corms outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed, or start them indoors in containers for a head start.
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last expected frost.
- Planting Depth: Approximately 2 inches deep.
- Corm Spacing: 3–4 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun, with bright light preferred.
- Soil: Well-draining garden soil or quality container potting mix.
- Watering: Keep moderately moist while actively growing, then reduce watering as foliage dies back.
- Bloom Time: Typically summer when spring-planted, depending on growing conditions.
Helpful Growing Tip: Freesias prefer relatively cool growing conditions during early development. In areas with hot summers, growing them in containers can make it easier to manage temperatures and moisture.
Once flowering is finished, allow the foliage to naturally yellow before removing it. In cold-winter regions, lift the corms before freezing weather and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free location for replanting.
Our Cottage Garden Tip
Bring beautiful fragrance right to your doorstep!
For a delightful display, plant Mixed Color Freesia Bulbs in generous groups of 10–15 or more, allowing their cheerful pink, yellow, and red flowers to create a colorful, fragrant garden accent.
These lovely flowers are especially beautiful in decorative containers placed near patios, garden benches, porches, and outdoor seating areas, where their sweet fragrance can be appreciated.
Pair Freesias with other colorful seasonal flowers for a cheerful cottage garden display, or grow them in a dedicated cutting garden so you'll have plenty of fragrant stems for fresh bouquets.
For a romantic arrangement, combine freshly cut Freesias with soft pink flowers, creamy white blooms, and delicate greenery.
Maryland Gardeners: Freesias are not reliably winter-hardy outdoors in most Maryland gardens. For the best results, grow them in containers or plant outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed. Because Freesias prefer cool conditions while developing, indoor starting or container growing may offer more dependable flowering than planting directly into rapidly warming soil.
For an even longer season of enjoyment, grow your Freesias in pots that can be moved to a sheltered location when temperatures become unfavorable.
Important: Freesias are grown from corms, which are commonly sold as bulbs. Keep planting material away from children and pets who may attempt to eat it.
Sweet Fragrance. Cheerful Color. A Whole Lot of Cottage Garden WOW!
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In order to offer the most selection and all of our favorite cottage garden flowers and veggies, we offer seeds and bulbs from several different suppliers.
ONLY seeds (not bulbs) are available for free shipping on orders of $35 or more. You may see more than $35 of seeds in your cart and still not qualify for free shipping if you haven't met that minimum PER SUPPLIER. Sorry for any confusion this may cause! You will always get free shipping on seed orders of $35 or more PER supplier.
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Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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