'Sweetheart' Strawberry Plant
Compact, reliably heavy cropper
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Sweetheart' Strawberry Plant
- If you're looking for a trustworthy strawberry, then look no further than 'Sweetheart'. Producing generous crops of deliciously sweet strawberries, this variety offers that 'old-fashioned' strawberry flavour that traditionalist connoisseurs crave.
- A neat and tidy strawberry, 'Sweetheart' is a great choice for those wanting to grow their strawberries in containers or grow-bags. It will also do beautifully in a hanging basket, where the fruits can trail prettily over the side.
- Durable and robust, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C, this variety also sports good resistance to most common strawberry diseases.
- You can expect your 'Sweetheart' strawberry plants to produce their dainty white flowers at the end of spring, setting fruits that are ready to harvest throughout June (mid-season variety).
- Easy to grow and requiring little by way of maintenance, save for the removal of additional runners, this variety is an ideal selection for both beginner and expert gardeners, alike.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' 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 'Sweetheart' strawberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), withstanding temperatures down to -20°C. It is a robust, reliable variety that will easily endure the winter months outdoors throughout all regions of the UK.
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Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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