Strawberry, Alexandra Alpine Strawberry
SKU #'s
- 1005971
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Alexandra Alpine Strawberry is a vigorous herbaceous perennial without runners and dense foliage. Its unusual with how it continues to flower and produce dime-sized berries from late spring throughout summer. Blooms best with full sun and fertile well-drained soil. Alexandra berries are slightly larger than the alpine type standard, and has good resistance to common strawberry diseases.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Europe |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to anthracnose, leaf spots, rots, wilts, powdery mildew and blights. Watch for spider mites and aphids. Leaf scorch may occur in hot summer climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Crab Apple, Flowering Cherry
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Strawberry vesca 'Alexandria'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
