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Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom
BerryFragaria x ananass
- Full sun
- Zones 5–9
- 70 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
These gorgeous, everbearing, deep pink flowers are semidouble and put on a good show from midsummer to frost. No need for deadheading - this variety will continue to bloom even while it sets fruit. Let the flowers go by and enjoy bright red berries a few weeks later. Few runners. May overwinter with some pampering. Suitable for both container and in-ground growing. 10-12" plant with 1 1/2" flowers. Grows best in Zones 3-10.Edible Flowers: Mildly strawberry flavored blooms make for a tasty garnish.
Planting
Transplant crowns after last spring frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic. Space plants 12" apart.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Slugs, spider mites, strawberry crown moth. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf scorch, red stele root rot.