Fragaria x ananassa 'Albion' (Albion Strawberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusFragaria
Speciesx ananassa
Cultivar'Albion'
CategoryPerennials
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Eaten fresh, suitable for freezing, jams/jellies, baking, desserts and used in beauty products.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 cm
Spread45 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionSelf-polinating ever-bearing plants are excellent for containers.
CultivationGrow in well-drained but moist soil.
PestsA disease resistant cultivar.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Fruit DescriptionLarge, sweet, deep red fruit that ripens from mid-spring through to autumn.

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