{"product_id":"col-6x9-str-elsx1","title":"Strawberry 'Elsanta' (Fragaria x ananassa) – Summer Fruiting Plants (12 x 9cm Pots)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pack contains 12 established strawberry plants, each in its own 9cm pot, ready to plant into the garden, a raised bed or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElsanta has long been a favourite with commercial and home growers, giving reliable, heavy crops of firm, well-shaped strawberries through the main summer season. The plants are well rooted and arrive with a strong head start compared with bare-root runners. Blossom in spring is popular with bees and other pollinating insects, and the plants are self fertile, so they will crop without a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot, in garden borders, raised beds, grow bags, hanging baskets or containers. Space plants 30-40cm apart for good air circulation, and set each one so the crown sits just above soil level, because a buried crown can rot. Water regularly, especially while the fruit is swelling, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced fertiliser at planting, then switch to a high-potash feed once flowering begins. Mulch with straw to keep the fruit clean and hold moisture, and remove runners in the first year to encourage stronger fruiting plants. Strawberries are fully hardy, though plants in pots and baskets appreciate a little protection round the roots in a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elsanta Strawberry, Garden Strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragaria x ananassa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20-30cm tall and 30-40cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden borders, raised beds, grow bags, hanging baskets, containers, allotments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green, trifoliate leaves with serrated edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (April to May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer fruiting strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061545029898,"sku":"COL-6X9-STR-ELSX1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/5_35cb7060-2705-44da-a0ae-90113ccc1dec.png?v=1793895427","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-6x9-str-elsx1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}