Fragaria Chandler (Junebearing Strawberry)
Fragaria ‘Chandler’ (Junebearing Strawberry) is an early season heavily-cropping cultivar producing some of the largest strawberries. Glossy and firm, they vary from being long and wedge-shaped to large and conical. They have an exceptional flavor. Great fresh, they also freeze very well.
Fragaria 'Chandler' (Junebearing Strawberry) is an early season heavily-cropping cultivar producing some of the largest strawberries. Glossy and firm, they vary from being long and wedge-shaped to large and conical. They have an exceptional flavor. Great fresh, they also freeze very well. Five-petaled white flowers adorned with yellow centers appear in early spring and give way to the berries which ripen around the month of June, hence the name. Tremendously popular, Junebearers produce the largest strawberries, and do so over a period of 2-3 weeks. May remain evergreen in frost-free areas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Fruit |
| Plant Family | Fragaria – Strawberries |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | High |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |