About
Small white flowers appear from spring into late autumn followed by large, attractive, bright red fruits that have a delicious, sweet flavour. A vigorous everbearing variety from the USA, suited to growing commerically under cover. Expect high yields and good post-harvest durability.
About the genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Hanging basket, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Most soil types suitable but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade but will fruit better if grown in full sun. See strawberry cultivation
PruningRemove excess runners
PropagationRemove and transplant runners
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds. Shows some susceptibility to phytophthora