Botanical profile

Fragaria × ananassa 'Bounty'

Latin name
Fragaria × ananassa 'Bounty'
Common name
Strawberry 'Bounty'
Type
Perennial fruit plant
Family
Rosaceae

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Bounty’ is a June-bearing strawberry much appreciated for its excellent hardiness and reliable production in northern climates, making it a sure bet for Quebec gardens. It forms a vigorous, well-established clump, ideal for cultivation in the ground, raised beds, or borders. In early summer, it produces large, bright red, slightly flattened fruits with juicy, sweet, and aromatic flesh, excellent for fresh consumption, jams, and freezing. Its dark green deciduous foliage is robust and resistant, tolerating cold winters well. Known for its disease tolerance and consistent yield, ‘Bounty’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a productive, durable, and easy-to-grow strawberry.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Regular, fertilizer for small fruits
Soil type
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Large, bright red fruits with juicy, sweet and fragrant flesh
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Low and spreading clump
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Width
30–45 cm (12–18 in)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
Fruit tree type
Small fruit (non-everbearing strawberry plant)
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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