HRI East Malling developed this variety, which produces firm, flavorful, and well-colored fruits. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is ideal for a late season harvest, producing delicious, sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance. Strawberry ‘Florence’ is well suited to growing in containers as a space-saving crop on the patio. Cropping times can also be shortened or extended if grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Height: 20cm (8″). Spread: 30cm (12″). Once planted, cropping time is estimated to be 4-8 months. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.
Growing Information
Plant strawberry plants in autumn or late spring in a sheltered, sunny position in well manured, free draining soil. Plant strawberry runners every 45cm (18″) in rows spaced at 75cm (30″) apart. Spread out their roots and place them in the soil at a level where the crown of the plant is just poking above the surface. Avoid planting them too deeply as this may cause them to rot. Alternatively try growing strawberry plants in hanging baskets or in specially designed strawberry planters for the patio.
