Botanical Name: Fragaria vesca

Common Name: Strawberry Alexandria

Description:
Strawberry 'Alexandria' is a productive, everbearing variety of alpine strawberry. Known for its high yield of small, sweet, and aromatic red berries, it produces fruit from early summer until the first frost. This variety is day-neutral, meaning it can set fruit regardless of the amount of daylight, making it an excellent choice for prolonged harvests.

Plant Size:
Compact plants that typically grow to about 6-8 inches in height and 12 inches in spread.

Fruit Characteristics:

• Small, bright red berries
• Intensely sweet with a rich strawberry flavour
• Ideal for fresh eating, garnishes, or desserts

Growing Conditions:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Thrives in well-drained, rich soil
• Suitable for container gardening, borders, or even as ground cover
• Tolerant to a range of climates but performs best in temperate conditions

Special Features:

• Perennial
• Non-runner forming, so it maintains a tidy growth habit
• Highly attractive to pollinators such as bees

Uses:
Ideal for home gardens, edible landscapes, or ornamental borders due to its attractive foliage and continuous fruiting throughout the season.

Care:

• Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
• Fertilize lightly in the growing season for maximum fruit yield