Toscana - Berries Hill Deep Rose Strawberry
Fragaria ananassa
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Fruiting Plants: Strawberry
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Winner of FleuroStar Award 2011-12. This plant has decorative large rose blossoms and striking cone-shaped fruit. The fruit is juicy and sweet. A strong plant producing several runners.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Red
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Rose
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
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
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
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Bearing Type
Day-Neutral
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
9 Sweet
Pollination
Self-pollinating