Freesia 'Red River'

Outdoors plant corms 8cm (3in) deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, plant corms in loam-based (JI No.2) with added grit in a position with full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry. See freesia cultivation for detailed information

No pruning required, spent flowers can be deadheaded if seed is not required

Propagate by corm offsets; propagate by seed but may not flower for a few seasons. See freesia cultivation for detailed propagation information

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite indoors

Generally disease-free