Overview
Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Freesia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) 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 Carice ('Zafrecari') is a clump-forming perennial bulb from the Iridaceae family. Like other freesias, it grows from corms and has deciduous, upright, narrow lanceolate foliage. In spring, it produces vertical stems topped with clusters of slender, tubular flowers, which are typically fragrant. This cultivar thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal areas, and Mediterranean-style gardens, and can also be grown in containers or greenhouses.
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 Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) 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 Carice ('Zafrecari') (d)
- 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 Carice ('Zafrecari') (d)?
Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) need?
Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) hardy in the UK?
Freesia Carice ('Zafrecari') (d) 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 Carice ('Zafrecari') (d)?
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)