Botanical Name: Common Names:
Fragaria ananassa Sweetie Strawberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit Clumping, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Small low-growing, spreading perennial with dark green foliage and pink flowers in Spring, followed by sweet edible red fruits. Ideal for containers. Strawberries are great for making jam or to eat alone. 'Sweetie" is a good variety for producing a heavy crop. Grows approx. 20cm tall x 30cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Ants, Botrytis, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: Performs best in a full sun position and a moderately acidic well drained soil, add compost or blood and bone. Water often. Mulch with straw. Space 30cm apart. Harvest fruit when it is two-thirds red. Cut plant back to 10cm after fruiting, this will promote fresh growth for the following season. Refresh Strawberry plants every 3-4 years. Feed with a pellet, granular or liquid fertiliser during growing season.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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