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Toscana Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa 'Toscana'
Pronunciation: fra-GAY-ri-a a-NAN-ass-uh
SKU #08609
An edible jewel for garden, patio or balcony! Toscana features brilliant pink flowers that continue to produce juicy, deep red strawberries from summer until first frost. Spreads gently by runners in borders or herb beds, or spills beautifully from a container. Often semi-evergreen in frost-free climates.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California 94549
- 2044 Mt. Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek, California 94596
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- Orchard Nursery & Florist
- Walnut Creek Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring to first frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | Fitting perfectly into the "grow it yourself" lifestyle, Toscana provides summer-long beauty and sweet, tasty fruit. Urban gardeners will find this an easy-to-grow perennial fo terrace or balcony along with potted herbs and vegetables, or as a companion to other flowering annuals and perennials. Consider massing in tubs at the foreground of taller container shrubs for a formal border appearance. A natural for the vegetable garden but highly versatile in the landscape, making a beautiful border in shrub beds or combined with perennials. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blueberry (Vaccinium); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Plant the crown at soil level. Space 12" apart. After harvesting, remove old leaves with hand shears, leaving crown and new leaves untouched, to allow sunlight into the center of the plant. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring to first frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Fitting perfectly into the "grow it yourself" lifestyle, Toscana provides summer-long beauty and sweet, tasty fruit. Urban gardeners will find this an easy-to-grow perennial fo terrace or balcony along with potted herbs and vegetables, or as a companion to other flowering annuals and perennials. Consider massing in tubs at the foreground of taller container shrubs for a formal border appearance. A natural for the vegetable garden but highly versatile in the landscape, making a beautiful border in shrub beds or combined with perennials. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blueberry (Vaccinium); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Plant the crown at soil level. Space 12" apart. After harvesting, remove old leaves with hand shears, leaving crown and new leaves untouched, to allow sunlight into the center of the plant. |
|---|
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California 94549
- 2044 Mt. Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek, California 94596
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- Orchard Nursery & Florist
- Walnut Creek Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California 94549
- 2044 Mt. Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek, California 94596
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- Orchard Nursery & Florist
- Walnut Creek Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.