An early-fruiting Japanese strawberry with sweet, soft, aromatic berries, popular in mild Australian districts. A short-day variety that crops in spring and spreads by runners, doing well in beds, pots and hanging baskets.
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 Hokowase Strawberry
Botanically, Fragaria x ananassa 'Hokowase' 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 Hokowase Strawberry
Hokowase Strawberry suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Hokowase 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
Hokowase Strawberry does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Hokowase Strawberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Hokowase Strawberry in the garden
Hokowase 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
For easier irrigation and care, group Hokowase Strawberry with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Hokowase Strawberry
Plant Sale lists Hokowase Strawberry as potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
