Alpine strawberry ‘Yellow Wonder’

Fragaria Vesca ‘Yellow Wonder Alpine’ strawberry is a delightful and unique variety of the Alpine strawberry, beloved for its distinctive characteristics and ornamental appeal. Here’s what makes it special:

Key Features
Fruit Appearance: Unlike traditional red strawberries, the fruits of ‘Yellow Wonder’ are a pale yellow to creamy white. This unusual colour not only makes them visually striking but also helps protect them from birds, who often overlook them.
Flavour Profile: These berries are small but exceptionally sweet, with a flavour that’s more delicate and aromatic compared to standard strawberries. Many describe the taste as having a hint of pineapple or tropical notes.
Continuous Harvest: ‘Yellow Wonder’ is a day-neutral variety, meaning it produces fruit throughout the growing season, typically from late spring to autumn.
Compact Size: The plants are small and tidy, making them ideal for containers, borders, or small garden spaces. They also make excellent edging plants in herb gardens or flower beds.
Growing Tips
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Watering: Needs consistent moisture, especially during fruiting, but avoid waterlogging.
Maintenance: This is a runnerless variety, which means it won’t spread aggressively, making it low-maintenance and easy to manage.
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 4–8, and the plants can often overwinter with a bit of protection in colder regions.
Uses
Culinary: Perfect for fresh eating, desserts, garnishes, or adding a sweet touch to salads. The berries are fragile, so they’re best enjoyed soon after picking.
Ornamental: The plant’s compact size and charming white flowers make it an attractive addition to ornamental gardens.
Wildlife Friendly: While birds may ignore the fruit, pollinators like bees love the flowers.

These seeds are available directly from Garden Faerie Botanicals in the heart of British Columbia, Canada. The collection features heirloom and heritage seeds that are personally cultivated organically without the use of any chemicals. Emphasizing historical, rare, non-GMO seeds, this selection preserves biodiversity through open-pollination.