
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Non-GMO
GROWTH HABIT
Compact
BLOOM SEASON
Late Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet
SUITABLE FOR
Best outdoors
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Large, conical
PLANT HEIGHT
8–12 inches
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun (6–8 hours)
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 4–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–45 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
1/8 inch
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albion strawberry a day-neutral type?
Is Albion strawberry a day-neutral type?
Albion is commonly classified as a day-neutral strawberry, meaning flowering and fruiting are less dependent on a short-day flowering trigger than June-bearing types.
Do Albion strawberry plants produce runners?
Do Albion strawberry plants produce runners?
Albion can produce runners, although day-neutral plants are often grown with attention to fruit production rather than allowing many runners to develop.
How should the strawberry crown be positioned when planting?
How should the strawberry crown be positioned when planting?
Keep the crown at soil level. Planting it too deeply can interfere with growth, while exposing the crown too much can leave roots vulnerable to drying.
Can Albion strawberries be grown in hanging or vertical containers?
Can Albion strawberries be grown in hanging or vertical containers?
Yes. Their compact habit makes them adaptable to containers, including elevated planters, provided the root zone has adequate volume, drainage and moisture.
Do Albion strawberries need another variety nearby for fruit production?
Do Albion strawberries need another variety nearby for fruit production?
Albion flowers are generally self-fertile, so a second variety is not required for basic fruit set. Pollinating insects can still help transfer pollen between flowers.
What is the advantage of growing Albion from seed rather than runners?
What is the advantage of growing Albion from seed rather than runners?
Seeds allow gardeners to start plants from scratch and are useful where planting material is limited. Seed-grown plants may not be identical to vegetatively propagated stock.