15 Sparkle Strawberry Plants – Live Bare Root June-Bearing Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)

Sparkle Strawberry Plants are a classic June-bearing variety prized for their sweet, flavorful berries and reliable performance in home gardens. This cold-hardy strawberry produces a single, generous crop in early summer, making it a favorite for fresh eating, freezing, and preserving. The plants form compact, vigorous mounds of glossy green foliage and white spring blossoms that give way to bright red fruit.

Grown as live bare root plants, Sparkle strawberries establish quickly when planted in well-prepared soil. They are an excellent choice for garden beds, raised beds, and edible landscaping, and they adapt well to a range of climates. With proper care, these June-bearing plants reward growers with a dependable harvest season after season.

Plant Features

• June-bearing habit produces one main crop in early summer
• Sweet, aromatic berries ideal for fresh use and preserving
• Cold-hardy and widely adapted to many growing regions
• Compact growth suitable for beds, borders, and containers
• Supplied as live bare root plants for easy planting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Harvest Season: Early summer
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root strawberries as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting. Set plants in a sunny location with well-drained soil, positioning the crown at or slightly above soil level. Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows or beds, and water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.

Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment and throughout the growing season, especially during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove runners as needed to encourage strong crown development, and renovate beds after harvest to promote healthy growth for the following year.

What's Included

15 live bare root Sparkle strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa).