Description

A reliable and flavour-packed strawberry variety producing sweet, juicy fruits through the summer. Supplied as a young plant, ready to grow on in pots, baskets or garden beds.

Plants supplied in a 8.5CM growers pot.

Highlights:

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  Harvesting Season: June to September


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  Final Size: Up to 20–30cm tall | Spread 30–40cm


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  Position: Full sun | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Best Grown In: Containers, hanging baskets, raised beds or open ground


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  Supplied As: Young plant in a growers pot

Why We Love It:

‘Sweetheart’ is a brilliant choice for South London gardens and balconies, offering deliciously sweet berries with a classic summer flavour. Compact and productive, it’s well-suited to small spaces and performs just as well in pots as it does in beds. Easy to grow and rewarding, it’s perfect for families, beginners and anyone looking to enjoy homegrown fruit straight from the plant.

Sowing & Growing Tips:

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  When to Sow: Not applicable – supplied as a young plant; plant out from spring onwards


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  Germination Time: Not applicable


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  Where to Grow: Containers, hanging baskets, raised beds or open ground in a sunny spot


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  Care Notes: Keep soil consistently moist and feed regularly during the growing season. Remove runners if you want to focus energy on fruit production, and protect ripening fruit from slugs and birds.

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Plant in hanging baskets to keep fruit clean and easy to pick. Delicious eaten fresh, added to desserts or simply enjoyed straight from the garden on a sunny day.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.