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Blazing Star

Tritonia Deusta

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Overview

The Orange Freesia, or Tritonia deusta, is a striking cormous perennial, reaching up to 12 inches in height. Renowned for its vibrant, fiery orange flowers, which typically blossom in the spring to early summer, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. Plant in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Space clusters about 2-3 inches apart, adding a bold splash of color to any garden or landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — The Orange Freesia, or Tritonia deusta, is a striking cormous perennial, reaching up to 12 inches in height
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — which typically blossom in the spring to early summerBlazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8-10Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — Plant in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shadeBlazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — Space clusters about 2-3 inches apart, adding a bold splash of color to any garden or landscape designBlazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — scientifically known as Tritonia deustaBlazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — cup-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer+8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — The Orange Freesia, or Tritonia deusta, is a striking cormous perennial, reaching up to 12 inches in height
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — which typically blossom in the spring to early summer
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8-10
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — Plant in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — Space clusters about 2-3 inches apart, adding a bold splash of color to any garden or landscape design
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — scientifically known as Tritonia deusta
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — cup-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — is a striking cormous perennial that offers a splash of vibrant color
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — making it an excellent choice for adding visual interest to any landscape design
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — Its sword-like foliage creates an elegant backdrop for the fiery orange
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — This plant boasts an impressive upright form and can produce flowers up to an inch in diameter
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — growing in clusters atop slender
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — yet sturdy stems.<br><br>When incorporating Orange Freesia into garden designs
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — consider using it for mass plantings
Blazing Star (Tritonia Deusta) — or as an accent in rock gardens

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