Strawberry Plants

How to choose the best strawberry plants

Strawberries are a traditional favourite, but why not try some of our new and unusual varieties alongside your regular choices? Strawberry 'Framberry' looks like a strawberry but tastes like a raspberry, while Strawberry Anablanca ‘Snow White’ produces unusual white fruit with a tangy pineapple flavour. See our expert advice on growing strawberries for practical tips, along with the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Which are the best strawberries for container growing?

Growing strawberries in containers is a great way to save space and protect your crop from slugs. Upright varieties like Strawberry ‘Skyline’ are ideal for patio containers or windowboxes. Other good choices include Strawberry ‘Summer Breeze Rose’ and our ‘Patio Perfect’ Collection.

Which strawberries have the best flavour?

If flavour is your main priority, Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite’, ‘Sweet Sensation’ and ‘Just Add Cream™’ are some of the best varieties to try.

Which strawberries produce the earliest fruits?

For the earliest strawberries of the season, choose ‘Montana’, ‘Gasana’, ‘Toscana’, and ‘Vibrant’, These varieties all start producing fruit from May. To be sure you have the longest harvests, our ‘All Season Strawberry Collection’ has you covered from late May to early September.