strawberry 'Queeny' F1
strawberry
A compact, early-flowering strawberry ideal for pots, planters and hanging baskets, this cultivated variety stands out with its bright pink blooms and sweet red fruit. It starts flowering early in the season and continues to crop through summer into autumn, offering long-lasting performance and decorative appeal. With an upright, tidy habit, it fits easily on patios, balconies or small garden spaces.
The fruit is small to medium in size, vibrant red, and has a reliably sweet flavour. Plants are easy to grow and productive, providing a mix of ornamental value and edible rewards. Strawberry ‘Queeny’ does well with regular feeding and watering which will help maximise flowering and fruit set.
The fruit is small to medium in size, vibrant red, and has a reliably sweet flavour. Plants are easy to grow and productive, providing a mix of ornamental value and edible rewards. Strawberry ‘Queeny’ does well with regular feeding and watering which will help maximise flowering and fruit set.
How to care for strawberry Queeny F1:
Plants purchased as runners are sent out as dormant bare root plants and should be planted out within a couple of days of arrival. Soak the plants in tepid water for 20 minutes to rehydrate their roots while you dig holes twice the width of the root system. Place the strawberries with the crown level with the crown level with the soil and spread the roots before filling in the hole, incorporating plenty of organic matter.
Plants purchased in pots, and as runners, can be spaced at 45cm (18in) apart, leaving 75cm (30in) between rows. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base, avoiding the crown - they will put on new growth in spring. During warm weather and fruit growth, ensure plants are well-watered. Prevent fruit contact with soil by using a thick layer of straw, or re-usable strawberry collar around each plant. Strawberries can also be planted in tubs, containers and hanging baskets.
Plants purchased in pots, and as runners, can be spaced at 45cm (18in) apart, leaving 75cm (30in) between rows. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base, avoiding the crown - they will put on new growth in spring. During warm weather and fruit growth, ensure plants are well-watered. Prevent fruit contact with soil by using a thick layer of straw, or re-usable strawberry collar around each plant. Strawberries can also be planted in tubs, containers and hanging baskets.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from autumn
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