Toscana Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa 'Toscana'
SKU
08609
An edible jewel for garden, patio or balcony! Toscana features brilliant pink flowers that continue to produce juicy, deep red strawberries from summer until first frost. Spreads gently by runners in borders or herb beds, or spills beautifully from a container. Often semi-evergreen in frost-free climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | fra-GAY-ri-a a-NAN-ass-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Bright pink flowers, late Spring to first frost |
| Design Ideas | Fitting perfectly into the "grow it yourself" lifestyle, Toscana provides summer-long beauty and sweet, tasty fruit. Urban gardeners will find this an easy-to-grow perennial fo terrace or balcony along with potted herbs and vegetables, or as a companion to other flowering annuals and perennials. Consider massing in tubs at the foreground of taller container shrubs for a formal border appearance. A natural for the vegetable garden but highly versatile in the landscape, making a beautiful border in shrub beds or combined with perennials. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Edible, Gift Plant, Showy Fruit, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Provide fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Plant the crown at soil level. Space 12" apart. After harvesting, remove old leaves with hand shears, leaving crown and new leaves untouched, to allow sunlight into the center of the plant.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 10
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