Albion Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa 'Albion' PP #16,228
SKU
06835
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.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | fra-GAY-ri-a a-NAN-ass-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 12 in. tall, spreading 12 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Improved Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Blueberry (Vaccinium); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant