Albion Strawberry
Fragaria ananassa
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Fruiting Plants: Strawberry
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
A great berry for processing and storage. Grows upright with moderate runners and is a great strawberry plant for use in a hanging basket. Resists verticillium wilt, phytophthora crown rot and has some resistance to anthracnose crown rot.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Disease Resistant, Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Bearing Type
June Bearing
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
11 Very Sweet
Pollination
Self-pollinating