Description
FLAMINGO STRAWBERRY
Fragaria
Origin: Five Aces Breeding (Patent No. PP34612)
The fruits of the new ‘Flamingo’ variety have the aroma and juiciness of wild strawberries and clearly exceed them in terms of shelf-life. This new strawberry is perfect for small-scale growers who are in search of a niche in high-end or farmers markets. The dedicated gardener will also find in them a true delight. Brilliant white flowers appear late in the spring, reducing the possibility of spring frost damage.
Fruits begin to ripen in June and stretch over a four-week harvest period. Dark-red surface seeds are highlighted by the light pink color of the skin of the roundish berries. The inner pink flesh fades to a creamy white center, rendering a buttery sensation on the tongue. The plants will yield ½ pound of berries per linear foot, favoring the matted row growing method. The calyx or stem on the berries is easily separated after harvesting, making it much easier to prepare a variety of desserts or to pop them into the mouth for a healthful treat.
Care Info
- Plant Type:Summer bearing will bear the crops in early summer and are normally planted in designated rows for ease of harvest. Day neutral or everbearing start bearing in mid summer through early autumn. Alpine strawberries bear the fruits in the mid summer.
- pH Requirements:6.0 - 7.0
- Soil Type:Well drained sandy loam or clay loam
- Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:38 - 48 inches
- Plant Aisle Spacing:12 - 18 inches
- Mulching:Mulch in summer and winter. Remove mulch in spring
- USDA Zones:1 - 11
- Scientific Name:Fragaria
