Berries

Strawberry bush: maintenance tips

A perennial plant to be grown in pots or in the open ground, whose sweet red fruits abound from spring to autumn, depending on the variety.

Maintenance tips: Strawberry bushMaintenance tips: Strawberry bush

Common name: Strawberry bush

Exposure

Full sun or half-shade.

Watering

Water regularly during fruiting so that plants never run out of water.

Planting

Plant out in spring in rich, loosened, well-drained soil. Must be buried up to the collar. Leave enough space for good growth.

Fertilization

Fertilize in spring with a berry fertilizer.

Harvest

Everbearing varieties are harvested from June to the first frosts. Non-everbearing varieties are harvested from May to July.

Availability may vary by store.

Care products for berry bushes

Tools for a thriving garden

Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a BMR expert in your area.