Colour and scent are powerful temptations in the summer garden, and Freesia 'Double Mix' obliges with both in generous measure. From slender, arching stems emerge beautifully ruffled, bell-shaped blooms in a joyful spectrum of mauve, orange, yellow, white and cerise. The mixed double freesia flowers lend an added softness, each petal layered like silk, catching the light and releasing a fragrance that is unmistakably freesia—fresh, peppery and gently citrusy. Whether planted in generous drifts or tucked into containers near paths and doorways, Freesia 'Double Mix' brings a light-hearted elegance that feels both refined and delightfully carefree. As part of the iris family, its form is naturally graceful, with narrow, sword-shaped foliage providing a calm, green counterpoint to the exuberant flowers above. Growing from compact bulbs/corms, Freesia 'Double Mix' is a tender perennial best planted in late winter through summer, rewarding patience with a long succession of blooms from mid to late summer. Reaching around 45cm, the flower spikes may appreciate discreet staking as they stretch skywards, especially in breezier gardens. Clustered together in borders, pots or even a cutting patch, Freesia 'Double Mix' proves just as charming indoors as it does outside, where its scent has long inspired perfumers. Plant Freesia 'Double Mix' where its fragrance can drift on warm air, and allow its cheerful colour palette to lift the garden mood at the very height of the season.
