Re: ornamental strawberries
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: ornamental strawberries
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 02:01:43 -0500 (CDT)
> I grow Fragaria 'Pink Panda' - given me by a friend. I'm quite fond of
> this but it will cover ground after a year or so in the ground.
Some additional comments... I grow both 'Pink Panda' and 'Lipstick'.
'Pink Panda' tends to be more compact for me, staying clustered relatively
close to the parent plants (but still spreading by runners). On the
other hand, 'Lipstick' sends out much longer runners, and consequently
covers a larger area over time.
'Pink Panda' appears to be less drought tolerant than 'Lipstick', but
sets much larger, yummier fruit. :) I also prefer the color -- it's
a much more subdued pink.
Does anyone know of any other strawberries that can be grown
ornamentally? I have 'Variegata' and the native Fragaria virginiana
already...
Chris
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