Overview
Freesia 'Orange Nassau' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia 'Orange Nassau' 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 'Orange Nassau' is a clump-forming perennial bulb from the Iridaceae family. Like other Freesia, it grows from corms and has upright, narrow foliage that is deciduous. In spring, it produces vertical stems topped with clusters of slender, tubular flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and conservatories, it is ideal for 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 'Orange Nassau' 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 'Orange Nassau'
- 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 'Orange Nassau'?
Freesia 'Orange Nassau' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Freesia 'Orange Nassau' need?
Freesia 'Orange Nassau' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Freesia 'Orange Nassau' hardy in the UK?
Freesia 'Orange Nassau' 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 'Orange Nassau'?
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)