Fragaria x ananassa 'Tristan' - Tristan Strawberry

Tristan Strawberry is a compact herbaceous perennial without runners and a continuous harvest that lasts until the weather cools.  The attractive rose pink flowers are followed by the elongated bright red berries with an exceptionally sweet and rich flavor starting in June.   Blooms best with full sun and fertile well-drained soil. Sparkle is self pollinating and has good disease resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to anthracnose, leaf spots, rots, wilts, powdery mildew and blights. Watch for spider mites and aphids.  Leaf scorch may occur in hot summer climates.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Crab Apple, Flowering Cherry

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Strawberry Tristan

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.