Overview
Freesia 'Epona' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia 'Epona' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Freesia 'Epona' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Freesia genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms and shedding their leaves during dormancy. This deciduous plant produces upright, narrow lanceolate foliage and vertical stems topped with clusters of slender, tubular flowers, often fragrant. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for various garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and conservatories, with interest primarily in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Freesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Freesia 'Epona' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Freesia 'Epona'
- Propagation
- Corm offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Freesia 'Epona'?
Freesia 'Epona' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Freesia 'Epona' need?
Freesia 'Epona' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Freesia 'Epona' hardy in the UK?
Freesia 'Epona' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Freesia 'Epona'?
Corm offsets, Seed.
More in the Freesia genus
- Freesia caryophyllacea

- Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered

- Freesia 'Albâtre'
- Freesia 'Algarve' (d)
- Freesia 'Anouk'
- Freesia 'Athene'
- Freesia 'Ballerina'
- Freesia 'Beethoven' (d)