Botanical profile

Fragaria × ananassa 'Toscana'

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

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Toscana’ is an ornamental everbearing strawberry highly valued for its abundant and continuous deep pink bloom. This variety is distinguished by its compact and slightly trailing habit, making it ideal for pots, planters, hanging baskets, and decorative edible arrangements. Its dark green deciduous foliage highlights the colorful flowers that appear throughout the season and attract pollinating insects. The red fruits produced are edible and decorative, adding an extra element of interest without being the plant's main purpose. Well-suited to Quebec's climatic conditions, ‘Toscana’ prefers a sunny exposure and rich, loose, well-drained soil. This cultivar is an excellent choice for those primarily seeking a durable, easy-to-grow, and visually striking flowering plant.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

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

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring to Autumn
Flower color
Deep pink
Fruiting
Decorative red fruits, small-sized, with a sweet and slightly sugary flesh
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, slightly trailing clump
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8–10 in (20–25 cm)
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.