Red Ruby Strawberry

Scientific Name: Fragaria 'Samba'

Also Known As

Fragaria 'Red Ruby'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8a-9b

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Red Ruby Strawberry plant details

Red Ruby Strawberry is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Ruby Strawberry

Plant type: perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Ruby Strawberry

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A ruby-red friend for Pink Panda, this semi-evergreen 5" tall spreader produces its bright-red flowers spring till frost (tho most in spring); easy and adaptable for groundcvr, basket, or contrainer. S-PSh/M PP12169

By: Forestfarm

A compact habit (to 3" tall) and deep darkest pink flowers recommend this perennial for full sun or partly shaded borders. The glossy green leaves make a handsome cover for the foreground of beds and borders and combine nicely with silver-leafed plants and ornamental grasses. Hardy to 10 °F.