Thompson & MorganStrawberry (fragaria) Florence 6 Bare Root Plants

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Description
Grow your own delicious strawberries with Strawberry 'Florence' – ideal for a late season harvest, producing delicious, sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July. Bred by HRI East Malling, this is an excellent variety for firm, flavoursome, well coloured fruits. A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance, Strawberry 'Florence' is great for growing in containers for a space-saving crop on the patio. Cropping periods can also be brought forward or extended if you grow your plants in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.Estimated time to cropping once planted: 4-8 months.. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.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.Product specifications:. Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 20cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 30cm when fully establishedHarvest period: June to JulyImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Strawberry 'Florence' is ideal for a late season harvest producing delicious, sweet strawberries from the end of June to the end of July Bred by HRI East Malling, this is an excellent variety for firm, flavoursome, well coloured fruits A prolific cropper with exceptional pest and disease resistance, Strawberry 'Florence' is well suited to growing in containers for a space saving crop on the patio Supplied as 6x Strawberry 'Florence' bare roots Your satisfaction guaranteed; we want you to be 100% satisfied with any product you buy from us. If you’re not 100% happy then neither are we, so let us know and we’ll replace your product or give you your money back Specifications: Colour: Red Model Number: KC3003
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