Alexandria Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is a gourmet heirloom variety known for its continuous harvest of small, intensely sweet, and fragrant red berries. Unlike common strawberries, Alpine types are runnerless and form compact, mounding plants — perfect for pots, edging, and small garden spaces.
This Non-GMO, ever-bearing variety is prized for its rich flavor and ornamental appeal, with delicate white flowers followed by ruby-red fruits. Easy to grow and highly productive, Alexandria strawberries perform beautifully in gardens, window boxes, and hanging planters.
Features
- Produces sweet, aromatic, ever-bearing red strawberries
- Compact, runnerless plants perfect for containers and borders
- Non-GMO heirloom variety
- High yields of flavorful berries throughout the season
- Cold-hardy and adaptable to many soil types
- Attractive white flowers and lush green foliage
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Fragaria vesca ‘Alexandria’
- Common Name: Alpine Strawberry / Wild Strawberry
- Plant Type: Perennial fruiting herb
- Growth Height: 6–10 inches
- Spread: 8–12 inches
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam with organic matter; pH 6.0–7.0
- Bloom Season: Spring through fall
- Fruit Season: Early summer to frost (ever-bearing)
- Flower Color: White
- Fruit Color: Bright red
- Foliage: Deep green, serrated leaves
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Sowing Depth: ⅛ inch (lightly cover)
- Germination Time: 14–30 days (cold stratification for 2–4 weeks improves results)
- Watering Needs: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Maintenance: Minimal; remove spent blooms for continuous fruiting
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
- Uses: Edible landscapes, container gardens, garden edging, home orchards
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify: Chill seeds for 2–4 weeks before planting to improve germination.
- Prepare Soil: Enrich with compost; ensure light, well-drained texture.
- Sow Seeds: Lightly press seeds into surface and mist gently; do not bury deeply.
- Light: Provide bright indirect light for germination; move to full sun after sprouting.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during early growth.
- Spacing: 8–10 inches apart for compact coverage.
- Care: Remove older leaves and spent flowers to promote new fruiting.
