Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Perennial Of The Day

Fragaria frel 'Pink Panda™'
Strawberry

Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 11
Height 1" to 3" / 3cm to 8cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time Spring through Fall

Environment This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes Will produce plantlets from reaching stolons. The new strawberry-like plants can be separated once they have taken root. Fruit will develop, although very small in size. 'Pink Panda' is susceptible to the same pathogens and pests that adversely affect strawberries.
When planting, make sure the crown of this plant is not buried, and that it is well ventilated.


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