Overview
Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered 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 hybrids yellow-flowered is a cultivar of Freesia, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and shed their leaves during dormancy. This clump-forming bulb produces upright stems topped with clusters of slender, tubular yellow flowers, which are typically fragrant. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and conservatories, it is valued for its spring interest and can be propagated by corm offsets or seed.
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 hybrids yellow-flowered 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 hybrids yellow-flowered
- 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 hybrids yellow-flowered?
Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered need?
Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Freesia hybrids yellow-flowered 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 hybrids yellow-flowered?
Corm offsets, Seed.
More in the Freesia genus
- Freesia caryophyllacea
- Freesia 'Albâtre'
- Freesia 'Algarve' (d)
- Freesia 'Anouk'
- Freesia 'Athene'
- Freesia 'Ballerina'
- Freesia 'Beethoven' (d)
- Freesia 'Blue Bayou' (d)