The Alpine Strawberry is a beloved heirloom variety of Fragaria vesca, cherished for its sweet, aromatic red berries and ornamental white flowers. Unlike common strawberries, Alpine types do not produce runners, making them ideal for containers, borders, and compact garden spaces.
These charming plants are everbearing, yielding small but intensely flavorful berries throughout the growing season. With their delicate flowers and continuous fruiting, Alpine Strawberries add both beauty and productivity to any garden. Perfect for fresh snacking, garnishes, or desserts.
Features
- 🍓 Everbearing Variety: Produces fruit all season long.
- 🌸 White Flowers: Adds ornamental value and attracts pollinators.
- 🌿 Compact Growth: Perfect for pots, window boxes, and borders.
- 🍓 Sweet, Aromatic Fruit: Small red berries with exceptional flavor.
- 🌱 Non-GMO & Untreated Seeds: Safe for natural home gardening.
- ❄️ Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–9.
Specifications
- Common Name: Alpine Strawberry
- Scientific Name: Fragaria vesca
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- Zones: USDA 4–9
- Mature Height: 6–8 inches
- Spread: 10–12 inches
- Growth Habit: Clumping, non-running variety
- Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter
- Soil pH: 5.5–6.5
- Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist
- Temperature Range: 50–80°F (10–27°C)
- Bloom Time: Spring to early fall
- Fruit Season: Early summer through autumn
- Germination Time: 14–35 days
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves, ornamental borders
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify: Chill seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 2–4 weeks.
- Sow Indoors: Sprinkle seeds on moist seed-starting mix; do not cover deeply (light aids germination).
- Temperature: Maintain 65–75°F (18–24°C).
- Germination: Expect sprouts in 2–4 weeks.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes.
- Spacing: 8–10 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
- Maintenance: Remove old leaves and mulch to preserve soil moisture.
Care Tips
- Fertilize lightly every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
- Protect fruit from birds with garden netting.
- Remove spent blooms to encourage continued fruiting.
- Great for raised beds, containers, or decorative garden borders.
