Description
The Red & Yellow Wonder Blend of alpine strawberries offers a unique twist on the classic strawberry flavor, with small, intensely fragrant red and light yellow fruits that appear from late spring to early summer. These strawberries are perfect for gardeners looking for a tidy border or container plant, as they don’t produce runners. Grow them from seed indoors for first-year fruit, and enjoy their perennial nature in USDA zones 5–9. For best production, replace plants every 3 years or add a few new plants annually. With no need for runners, this Wonder Blend thrives in full sun to part shade, making it a delicious and convenient option for any garden.
130 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Fragaria vesca
Family: Rosaceae
Native: North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9
Plant Dimensions: 8″–10″ tall and wide
Variety Information: Red and Yellow Wonder Blend are alpine strawberries, individual plants producing either red or creamy yellow fruit up to 1″ long. Plants may reseed.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.
Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: 8 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED for first year fruit. 14 to 16 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–75°F.
Days to Emerge: 15 –30 Days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 8 – 10 seeds every 12″
Row Spacing: 24″
Thinning: When plants have 2 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 12″
Growing Info:
Special Care: Light aids germination; sow shallowly.