Everbearing Strawberry
Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom Strawberry is an F1 hybrid strawberry (Fragaria vesca) prized for its distinctive double blooms that add ornamental charm alongside productive fruit. Hardy across zones 3-9, this compact variety reaches harvest in 70-100 days and thrives in full sun with moderate water. The hybrid vigor of this cross delivers reliable performance for gardeners seeking a strawberry that's as beautiful in bloom as it is in the bowl.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-9
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Perennial
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The double blooms of Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom are genuinely unusual for a strawberry, creating a delicate, flower-garden aesthetic while still producing fruit. As an F1 hybrid, it combines the best traits of its parents into a compact plant that fits neatly into small spaces, containers, or ornamental beds. Frost-hardy through zone 3 winters and quick to fruit within 70-100 days, it bridges the gap between ornamental and edible gardening with real elegance.
These strawberries are eaten fresh, best enjoyed immediately after harvest when the fruit is at peak ripeness. The berries can be refrigerated in a single layer on a tray and used within days, or frozen for longer storage. The ornamental double blossoms also make this variety worth growing in flower beds or mixed borders where edible plants can play a decorative role.
Sow seeds indoors approximately 2 months before your anticipated transplant date, aiming for soil temperatures of 60-75°F to ensure good germination. This timing allows seedlings to develop enough vigor for transplanting into the garden or containers.
When soil is ready, plant seedlings into 4-inch pots and hold them for a few weeks if your garden beds aren't prepared. Transplant into ground or containers spaced 8 inches apart in all directions. If you're using bare root plants, dig in 1/4 cup of complete fertilizer per plant. Pinch off blossoms the entire first year to encourage strong root establishment before fruiting begins.
Direct seed outdoors as soon as soil warms in spring, planting into prepared beds with good weed control established.
Begin harvesting once berries start turning red, checking plants daily during peak season as berries ripen quickly. Pick strawberries when they are typically fully red; note that leaves covering the shoulders may prevent complete color development, so judge ripeness by overall red coloration rather than waiting for perfect uniformity. Refrigerate fruit immediately after harvest, placing berries in a single layer on a tray or plate to prevent bruising. Store unwashed berries at 32°F (0°C) for 3-7 days, or freeze for long-term storage.
Pinch off blossoms the entire first year to direct the plant's energy into establishing a strong root system rather than early fruit production. This pruning strategy ensures better long-term productivity and plant vigor.
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