Fragaria Earliglow (Junebearing Strawberry)
A good variety for beginners, Fragaria 'Earliglow' (Junebearing Strawberry) is an early season cultivar producing firm, glossy, medium-sized, deep red berries. Conical and symmetrical, they have great, sweet flavor.
A good variety for beginners, Fragaria 'Earliglow' (Junebearing Strawberry) is an early season cultivar producing firm, glossy, medium-sized, deep red berries. Conical and symmetrical, they have great, sweet flavor. Five-petaled white flowers adorned with yellow centers appear in early spring and give way to the lovely fruits around the month of June. Tremendously popular, Junebearers produce the largest strawberries, and do so over a period of 2-3 weeks. Good resistance to red stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. May remain evergreen in frost-free areas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6" – 9" (15cm – 22cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| 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 |