How to Grow and Care for Flame freesia

Tritonia bakeri is a perennial flowering plant with a preferential growth in well-drained, sandy soils, a testament to its resilience. Its slender, strap-shaped leaves form a graceful foliage base from which emerge striking flower spikes. The blooms, typically in vibrant shades of orange or red, are notable for their flared, tube-like structure, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to its nectar-rich interior.

Tritonia nelsonii is a resilient, bulbous plant characterized by its vibrant orange, gladiolus-like flowers that perch atop slender, upright stalks. Typically blooming during spring, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, often favoring rocky outcrops. Its sword-shaped leaves and sturdy stems are adapted to its native, harsh environment, creating a striking visual against the rugged landscape.

Tritonia securigera is characterized by its vivid orange to crimson flowers, which bloom atop slender, erect stems. Typically found in the harsh climates of South African fynbos, this resilient plant adapts to rocky soils and limited water, developing a corm for underground storage. Its striking coloration and hardiness make it a favorite in arid gardens.

Common triton is native to Africa and grown commercially for ornamental gardens because of its bright blooms. Since it is accustomed to African weather, this plant should be given as much direct sunlight a possible.

Red triton is a resilient, cormous perennial, flaunting slender sword-shaped leaves and displaying a striking array of starry, orange to yellow flowers on erect, branching spikes. Thriving in well-drained soils, red triton wears its vibrant blooms during spring to summer, often found peppering rocky slopes where the conditions mimic its native South African grasslands.