Botanical profile

Fragaria × ananassa 'Yambu'

Latin name
Fragaria × ananassa 'Yambu'
Common name
Strawberry 'Yambu'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Yambu’ is a perpetual ornamental and fruiting strawberry plant, prized for its abundant deep pink blossoms and highly decorative appearance. This variety forms a compact clump with a harmonious habit, ideal for pots, planters, window boxes, and decorative edible arrangements. Its deciduous dark green foliage highlights the colorful flowers that bloom throughout the season, attracting pollinating insects. The fruits that follow add to the plant's appeal without being its primary purpose, offering a moderate harvest suitable for small spaces. Well-suited to Quebec's climatic conditions, ‘Yambu’ prefers a sunny exposure and rich, loose, well-drained soil. This cultivar is particularly sought after for combining long-lasting flowering, ease of cultivation, and remarkable garden aesthetics.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Decorative red fruits, small to medium in size, with sweet and slightly sugary flesh
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit perennial
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8–10 in. (20–25 cm)
Width
30 cm (12 inches)
Growth rate
fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Small fruit (everbearing strawberry plant)
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.