Fragaria x ananassa Cupid
Common name: Strawberry
-5 to -10°C
Good for Pollinators
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An outstanding, new late season variety (cropping late June to late July), Fragaria 'Cupid' is fast becoming a firm favourite among home-growers. It has an exceptional resistance to disease and produces heavy yields of sweet, aromatic, orangey-red berries. These have a strong, glossy skin which makes them particularly resistant to rain damage. Growing your own strawberries is something we cannot recommend highly enough. While shop bought varieties are chosen largely for their ability to store and travel well, home-growing presents a far wider range of options where the emphasis can instead be on taste. Once tried, you will never look back! Strawberries are suitable both for growing in the ground and in containers such as tubs, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Place straw under plants to discourage the hungry slugs who love these summer fruits almost as much as we do. For best results grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in moist, well-draining soil or compost. Feed plants in the ground once in early spring with a high potassium general fertiliser. Those in containers will need a fortnightly dose of tomato feed throughout the growing season. 'Cupid' is a hardy perennial, able to withstand temperatures of between -15 C and -20 C. H: 20cm S: 30cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Fragaria x ananassa Cupid Bare Root 12 bundle |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Strawberry |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Format | Bare Roots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.45 |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
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