Overview
Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) 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 Belleville ('Zafrevill' PBR) is a clump-forming cultivar of Freesia, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family. These plants grow from corms and have deciduous, upright, narrow lanceolate foliage. In spring, vertical stems bear clusters of slender, tubular flowers that are typically fragrant. Freesia Belleville thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and conservatories, and is hardy to UK zone H2.
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 Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) 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 Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR)
- 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 Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR)?
Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) need?
Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Freesia Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR) 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 Belleville ('Zafrevill'PBR)?
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)