Fragaria 'Elsanta' - P9

Description
The Alpine strawberry 'Elsanta'® (Fragaria vesca) produces red, large berries. These are firm and sweet, with a juicy flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its runner-forming and creeping growth, Alpine strawberry 'Elsanta'® grows to around 20 cm high and 1 m wide, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies or terraces.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, juicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Alpine strawberry 'Elsanta'® are dark green, pinnate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Alpine strawberry 'Elsanta'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Runner-forming, creeping. Generally grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Fragaria vesca var. semperflorens 'Elsanta'® prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from April to October - Pruning: In the period from September to November.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cup-shaped flowers appear from April to July.

Fruit
The red, large berries have a sweet, juicy flavour. The light red flesh is firm. Ripening time from July.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, ground cover, fresh consumption, jam, dessert