Tristan Strawberry

Tristan Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa 'Tristan')

Tristan Strawberry is a compact, day-neutral strawberry valued for vivid magenta-pink flowers and sweet, edible berries from spring to fall; its tidy, almost runnerless habit shines in containers, hanging baskets, and sunny borders.

Distinctive Features

Showy, rose-colored blooms provide continuous color while producing dessert-quality fruit; the low, mounding form with minimal runners keeps plants neat and productive in small spaces.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and fruit set.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Keep evenly moist; do not allow soil to dry out during bloom and fruiting.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 8 to 12 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide.
• Bloom Time: Spring through fall in cycles; day-neutral fruiting begins first season.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic, about 5.5 to 6.8.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Magenta flowers and red fruit create an edible ornamental display.
• Containers: Excellent in patio pots and window boxes with good drainage.
• Hanging Baskets: Trailing stems showcase flowers and fruit at eye level.
• Edging or Groundcover: Neat habit suits sunny borders and raised beds.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply when the top 0.5 in is dry; increase frequency during hot spells and fruit set.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower trusses and any stray runners to focus energy on fruiting.
• Fertilizing: Feed every 4 to 6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced or berry fertilizer.
• Mulching: Apply clean straw or fine bark to conserve moisture and keep fruit off soil.
• Notes: Protect ripening berries from birds with netting; monitor for slugs and remove older leaves to improve air flow.

Why Choose Tristan Strawberry?

• Ornamental Flowers: Vivid pink blooms provide continuous color.
• Edible Yield: Sweet fruits over a long season.
• Space Efficient: Compact, low-runner habit suits small gardens.
• Container Ready: Performs beautifully in pots and baskets.

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and steady moisture for nonstop flowers and flavorful fruit.