Fragaria × ananassa Just Add Cream ('Tmstr14pnk'PBR) (F)

strawberry [Just Add Cream]
A compact everbearer with few runners, displaying masses of pink flowers in spring and heavy yields of aromatic, intensely sweet fruits from May to the first frosts
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Red | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in single or double rows with 30-45cm between plants and 75cm between rows. Plant through biodegradable, weed-suppressing membrane, or apply straw to keep strawberries clean. Can be successfully grown in a container, including growbags. See strawberry cultivation for further details
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove excess runners
Pests
Can be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be affected by strawberry viruses, grey moulds and root rot
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