FRAGARIA ALPINA `ALEXANDRIA`
$40.00
You’ll be thrilled by the productivity and vigor of this runnerless selection that is an aggressive grower along with an aggressive fruiter. Loads of bloom grace this plant in early to mid May followed by a remarkable number of dime sized, sweet fruit that mature and orangy-red color. Unlike standard Strawberries, ‘Alexandria’ will continue to bloom and fruit throughout the summer and, because of its runnerless nature, it is an outstanding plant to use in a hanging basket or a container on a deck. Its fruit is great right off the plant or perfect for fresh desserts…just add a bit of sugar to really bring out its taste and juciness!
625 in stock
Size: #1
Description: Very productive and vigorous Aggressive grower and aggressive fruiter Blooms early to mid May Dime sized, sweet fruit that matures an orangy-red color. Perfect for hanging basket or deck container use Fruits long into the season Easy to grow with no runners Great fresh or in desserts
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 6-12″
Spread: 10-15″
Grow Tips: Cultivation and Propagation: Alpine strawberry is a low-growing, compact perennial about 10 " high with a spread of 8". The leaves are long-stalked with three coarsely-toothed leaflets. Flowers are round-petaled in flat clusters on a separate stalk from the leaves. The fruit is a small, scarlet, cone-shaped berry studded with tiny, brown seeds. They have a fragrance and taste more delicate than the larger cultivated berries.The plants like humus-rich, acid soil in a sheltered site in sun or partial shade. They are hardy to zone 4, but deteriorate after a few years and need replacing. Plant in the garden as a border or in outdoor containers where it's very happy because it doesn't put out runners like most strawberries.Alpine strawberries reseed profusely from the seeds found in the skin of the fruit. It is not difficult to grow alpine strawberries from seed if you remember to freeze the seed for 3 to 4 weeks before sowing. Another option is to sow the seed out in the fall. Alpine strawberries grow quickly and are everbearing. Once the fruit appears, the plant will continue to bear all season. It is worth the considerable work it takes to harvest the fruit because of their succulence and perfume.Pest-free, but cover with netting once the fruit sets to discourage hungry birds and animals.
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