Botanical profile

Fragaria × ananassa 'Roman'

Latin name
Fragaria × ananassa 'Roman'
Common name
Strawberry 'Roman'
Type
Ornamental fruiting perennial
Family
Rosaceae

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Roman’ is a reblooming ornamental and fruiting strawberry plant known for its particularly decorative and long-lasting deep pink blossoms. This variety forms a compact and well-structured clump, ideal for growing in pots, planters, window boxes, or decorative edible garden beds. Its dark green deciduous foliage creates an elegant contrast with the continuously appearing colorful flowers that attract pollinating insects. The red fruits produced are edible, juicy, and pleasant, adding a gourmet interest to its strong visual appeal. Well-suited to Quebec’s climatic conditions, ‘Roman’ prefers a very sunny exposure and rich, loose, well-drained soil. This cultivar is an excellent choice for combining aesthetics, biodiversity, and prolonged harvesting in small spaces.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Regular, berry fertilizer
Soil type
Rich, loose, and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-25°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring to Fall
Flower color
Deep pink
Fruiting
Red fruits, juicy and flavorful flesh
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense tuft
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Width
30–40 cm (12–16 in.)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Small fruit (everbearing strawberry)
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.