Sunkist freesia
Freesia 'Sunkist'
A.M.-B.C. 1960, F.C.C.-B.C. 1961

USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Sunkist' freesia (Freesia 'Sunkist') is a bulb for cut flower beds, specimen plantings, and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The fragrant flowers are Indian yellow edged in tangerine orange. They bloom from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Apple Blossom amaryllis, Vermillionaire cuphea, American Dawn dahlia, and Staghorn fern.