Albion Strawberry

Name: Albion Strawberry
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 06835

Fragaria x ananassa 'Albion' PP #16,228

Pronunciation: fra-GAY-ri-a a-NAN-ass-uh

SKU #06835

USDA Zone

3-9

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	The perfect dessert strawberry due to its high sugar content! Bursting with sweetness, this everbearing selection is distinguished by its conical, symmetrically shaped fruit with firm texture and superior flavor. Albion is high yielding and tolerates heat and humidity. Resistant to verticillium wilt, Phytophthora crown rot, and anthracnose. May remain evergreen in frost-free areas.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Quickly reaches 12 in. tall, spreading 12 to 24 in. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Fast
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers
Patent Act	Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Dark Green
Companion Plants	Blueberry (Vaccinium); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea)

CARE
Care	Thrives in organically rich, fertile, well-drained soil that is evenly moist but not soggy; plant with crown at soil level in a sunny but sheltered location. After harvest, prune away old, faded foliage; leave crown and new foliage intact to allow sunlight into the center of the plant. Apply fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9