'Sonata' Strawberry Plants
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Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Sonata' Strawberry Plants
- Produces deliciously sweet, large fruits with firm flesh
- Can stand very hot spells of weather and periods of heavy rain
- Has a lower incidence of misshapen fruit than many other varieties
- Perfect for making your own jams or for freezing to enjoy when out of season
What to expect
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Hardiness
Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Sonata' Strawberrys grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Sonata' Strawberry Plants forms a compact plant, typically reaching 20 to 30 centimetres in height and 30 to 40 centimetres in spread.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Sonata' Strawberry requires full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for sweet, juicy berries.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Sonata' Strawberry prefers fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and should be planted with the crown resting just above the soil surface, about 1 cm deep.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Sonata' Strawberry Plants requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
The 'Sonata' Strawberry Plants does not require traditional pruning, but you should remove dead leaves and runners to focus energy on fruiting.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Sonata' strawberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), easily surviving temperatures down to -20°C. It is a tough, modern variety that will reliably overwinter outdoors in all regions of the UK.
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Meet Mike
Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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