Overview

Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1A. Suggested uses include houseplants.

About

Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR is a clump-forming evergreen perennial cultivar of the Guzmania genus, known for its rosette of thick, strap-like leaves. Typically grown as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH and is hardy to UK zone H1A. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, producing spikes of tubular flowers with prominent bracts. Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR can be propagated by seed sown at 27°C or by division, with plants producing offsets after flowering.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Guzmania

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1A

Plant details

Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 27°C (81°F), or by division. Seedlings may take years to flower. Guzmania are monocarpic and will die down after flowering, but usually go on to produce offsets that can be removed and grown separately

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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