Everbearing Alpine Strawberry

‘Alexandria’ is an alpine strawberry selection of Fragaria vesca, grown for small scarlet berries over a long season. Its compact habit and relatively few runners make it easier to place in a small edible bed, pot or window box than many spreading garden strawberries. ## Growth and harvest This everbearing, day-neutral selection can fruit in its first year when started early, although seed-grown plants may take time to establish. Pick the berries once fully colored; their small size suits fresh eating and gives a garden planting a steady succession of modest harvests. [Urban Farmer’s Alexandria profile](https://www.ufseeds.com/products/alexandria-strawberry-seeds) identifies the species, compact growth, few runners, and suitability for pots and window boxes. The [Incredible Seed Company listing](https://www.incredibleseeds.ca/products/strawberry-seeds-alexandria-alpine) likewise describes a small, compact, everbearing alpine strawberry. ## Siting and care Give plants good light and soil that drains freely. Strawberry roots are shallow, so keep the root zone evenly moist while flowers and fruit are developing; avoid letting containers dry completely in warm weather. A pot with drainage holes makes watering and picking easier, while a garden bed provides room for new crowns to fill in. ## Maintenance Harvest ripe fruit frequently and remove damaged berries and dead leaves. Check containers often during warm weather because they dry faster than garden soil. Seed suppliers list different hardiness ranges for ‘Alexandria’, so use local winter protection where needed and keep the range for the specific plant source in mind.