Alpine Red Runner Strawberry 17cm

Alpine Red Runner Strawberry

Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight for the best fruit production, with afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Water: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Slightly acidic soil is preferred.
Height: Approximately 15–25 cm.
Width: Approximately 30–45 cm, depending on growing conditions.
Growth: Low-growing, spreading perennial herb. Suitable for garden beds, borders, pots and hanging containers.
Flowering: Small white flowers with yellow centres, followed by bright red strawberries. May flower and fruit over an extended season in suitable conditions.
Features: Produces attractive, small red berries with a sweet, aromatic flavour. Ideal for edible gardens, containers and small spaces.Indigenous: No.
Edible: Yes. The ripe red berries can be eaten fresh or used in desserts and preserves.
Care: Feed regularly during active growth with a suitable fruit fertiliser. Apply mulch to retain moisture and keep berries clean. Remove old or damaged leaves as needed.
Frost: Generally frost-tolerant once established. Protect young plants from severe frost.
Indoor / Outdoor: Best grown outdoors in a sunny position. Can be grown in containers on a sunny patio or balcony.