strawberry Delizz ('Liza') (PBR)
strawberry
A compact and productive strawberry perfect for containers, borders or hanging baskets, this cultivated variety produces sweet, aromatic fruit held...
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
A compact and productive strawberry perfect for containers, borders or hanging baskets, this cultivated variety produces sweet, aromatic fruit held cleanly above the foliage. Plants form neat clumps, ideal for large pots, with bright green leaves and white flowers that attract pollinators. The conical, medium-sized berries ripen to a bright red and stay clean thanks to their upright stems.
Cropping begins in early summer and can continue into autumn, especially in mild conditions. Plants show good disease resistance and produce few runners, making them low maintenance wth regard to trimming.
Strawberry ‘Delizz’ is an everbearing type (one that does not rely on day length to set fruit), and thrives in full sun in fertile, free-draining soil or good quality compost.
Cropping begins in early summer and can continue into autumn, especially in mild conditions. Plants show good disease resistance and produce few runners, making them low maintenance wth regard to trimming.
Strawberry ‘Delizz’ is an everbearing type (one that does not rely on day length to set fruit), and thrives in full sun in fertile, free-draining soil or good quality compost.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
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- Jul
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- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for strawberry Delizz ('Liza') (PBR):
Plants purchased as runners are sent out as dormant bare root plants and should be planted out within a couple of days of arrival. Soak the plants in tepid water for 20 minutes to rehydrate their roots while you dig holes twice the width of the root system. Place the strawberries with the crown level with the crown level with the soil and spread the roots before filling in the hole, incorporating plenty of organic matter.
Plants purchased in pots, and as runners, can be spaced at 45cm (18in) apart, leaving 75cm (30in) between rows. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base, avoiding the crown - they will put on new growth in spring. During warm weather and fruit growth, ensure plants are well-watered. Prevent fruit contact with soil by using a thick layer of straw, or re-usable strawberry collar around each plant. Strawberries can also be planted in tubs, containers and hanging baskets.
Plants purchased in pots, and as runners, can be spaced at 45cm (18in) apart, leaving 75cm (30in) between rows. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base, avoiding the crown - they will put on new growth in spring. During warm weather and fruit growth, ensure plants are well-watered. Prevent fruit contact with soil by using a thick layer of straw, or re-usable strawberry collar around each plant. Strawberries can also be planted in tubs, containers and hanging baskets.
Please note:
This plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
Which plants need cloching?
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