{"product_id":"15-sparkle-strawberry-plants-live-bare-root-june-bearing-strawberries-fragaria-ananassa","title":"15 Sparkle Strawberry Plants – Live Bare Root June-Bearing Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJune-bearing habit produces one main crop in early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, aromatic berries ideal for fresh use and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy and widely adapted to many growing regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth suitable for beds, borders, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as live bare root plants for easy planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragaria × ananassa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 live bare root Sparkle strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836025471286,"sku":"FOLIA2-1917","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7274416345_j4dw.jpg?v=1793097518","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/15-sparkle-strawberry-plants-live-bare-root-june-bearing-strawberries-fragaria-ananassa","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}