Eden Brothers
Freesia Bulbs - Double Flaming Orange
Best fragrant bulb for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly spring color.
Introduce vibrant color to your garden with the Double Flaming Orange Freesia corms. These striking plants produce stunning double blooms featuring intensely orange petals that glow from a yellow trumpet-shaped base. Beloved for their sweet fragrance, these flowers are excellent as cut flowers. They thrive when planted directly in the spring, growing upright to heights between 12 to 18 inches. Ideal for adding warmth to beds, borders, or containers, these low-growing beauties attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, offering an extended bloom time in late spring.
$24.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+4%
Above average
Seed Type
Corm
/ Corm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for outdoor beds and indoor arrangements
- Landscapers wanting high-impact, vibrant color with lush, full petals
- Floral enthusiasts needing long-lasting stems for fresh-cut bouquets
Who should skip it
- Impatient planters looking for immediate, fast-blooming floral results
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding the labor of lifting and storing bulbs
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that stand upright without extra support
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
A powerful, sweet scent that elevates any garden or indoor arrangement.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your space.
Visual Impact
Double blooms create a vibrant, glowing focal point in any border.
Container Versatility
Compact height makes these corms perfect for pots and patio planters.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your spring display.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and extended bloom times ensure lasting beauty in vases.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Corm
Plant Height
12 to 18 inches
Planting Depth
2 to 3 inches
Plant Spacing
2 to 3 inches
Water Needs
Average
Lifecycle
Annual, Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Features
- Stunning double blooms with intense orange and yellow color
- Richly scented, ideal for cut flowers
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Offers extended bloom time
- Tolerant of deer and rabbits
- Suitable for container gardening
What customers say
The quality of the Freesia Bulbs is a consistent highlight, with customers noting the robust health of the corms upon delivery. Gardeners, regardless of experience level, celebrate the remarkable ease of use and high reliability, reporting near perfect sprouting rates. The resulting blooms are described as stunningly vibrant and true to the Double Flaming Orange description, confirming that this specialty variety delivers exceptional visual value.
Know before you buy
These corms should be planted directly into the garden in the spring. They will typically bloom in late spring and early summer.
Yes, their compact height of 12 to 18 inches makes them excellent for container gardening. Ensure your pot has good drainage to keep the corms healthy.
Yes, these Freesias are known for being highly fragrant. Their sweet scent makes them a popular choice for indoor arrangements as cut flowers.
These are hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to treat them as annuals or lift the corms and store them indoors during the winter.
No, these Freesias are considered deer-resistant. They are a great choice if you have frequent visitors in your garden that tend to snack on your plants.
For the best results, plant them in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. Adequate light is essential for producing their vibrant orange and yellow double blooms.
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