A high-yielding short-day strawberry with large, firm, deep-red fruit and good flavour, widely grown commercially. Crops over a long spring season and performs strongly in beds, raised gardens and containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 25 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Camarosa Strawberry
Botanically, Fragaria x ananassa 'Camarosa' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Camarosa Strawberry
Camarosa Strawberry suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Camarosa Strawberry does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Camarosa Strawberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Camarosa Strawberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Camarosa Strawberry in the garden
Camarosa Strawberry earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Camarosa Strawberry with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Camarosa Strawberry
Plant Sale lists Camarosa Strawberry as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
