Strawberry 'Symphony'
Fragaria ananassa 'Symphony'
At a Glance
| Botanical name | Fragaria ananassa 'Symphony' |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | — |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Plant type | perennial |
| Height × Spread | — × — |
| Hardiness | — · RHS AGM |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil | — |
| Flowering | May–September |
| Toxicity | — |
| Native range | — |
Where not stated for this variety, details follow the species Fragaria × ananassa.
Strawberry 'Symphony' is a distinguished cultivar celebrated for its reliable performance and award-winning qualities within the garden strawberry family. This cultivar holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, affirming its outstanding garden merit and suitability for UK cultivation.
Overview
'Symphony' is a cultivar of Fragaria × ananassa that has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, signifying its exceptional garden performance and reliability. It represents a specifically bred variety within the widely cultivated garden strawberry species.
Appearance
The fruit of 'Symphony' exhibits the characteristic bright red colour, juicy texture, and typical aggregate accessory fruit structure of garden strawberries, with each external 'seed' being an achene. Its appearance aligns with the species' general description of a non-berry fruit appreciated for its aroma and visual appeal.
Growing and Care
Cultivation follows standard practices for Fragaria × ananassa, including propagation from bare root plants or plugs, and suitability for systems such as matted rows or plasticulture. It requires well-drained soil and full sun, with care focused on typical strawberry maintenance like weed control and moisture management.
In the Garden
'Symphony' is valued for its consistent fruiting and RHS AGM status, making it a dependable choice for both ornamental and productive garden settings where reliable strawberry harvests are desired.
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Pests and Diseases
| Problem | Symptoms | Management |
|---|---|---|
| pests and diseases | various, including moths, fruit flies, chafers, strawberry root weevils, strawberry thrips, strawberry sap beetles, strawberry crown moth, mites, aphids, slugs, powdery mildew, leaf spot, leaf blight, slime molds, red stele, verticillium wilt, black root rot, nematodes | — |
Quick Care Summary
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
|---|---|
| Soil | — |
| Hardiness | — |
| Sow | January, October, November, December |
| Plant | March–May |
| Prune | — |
Facts sourced from Wikipedia / Fragaria ananassa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragaria_ananassa) (cultivar row of fragaria-ananassa; unstated details inherited from the species)
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