The vast majority of strawberry varieties develop more or less long tendrils. We have found out for you which breeds particularly stand out in this regard.
Which strawberry varieties have climbing growth?
Trailing strawberry varieties such as Hummi Gento, Florika, Spadeka, Montainstar and Red Panda are particularly suitable as climbing plants and ground cover. The strong tendrils enable dense growth and a rich harvest.
With vigor through the bed and towards the sky
In order to qualify as a climbing plant or ground cover, powerful tendrils on strawberry plants are a basic requirement. The following varieties score points with exactly this attribute and offer wonderful flowers as well as rich fruit coverage:
- Hummi Gento: bearing several times on sturdy tendrils, quickly forms a dense strawberry meadow
- Florika: acts as a ground cover even under trees, annual growth of up to 50 centimeters
- Spadeka: climbs or crawls tirelessly, early harvest from June
- Montainstar: grows tirelessly in the bed and on the climbing frame
- Red Panda: a classic among the climbing strawberries with pink flowers
When cultivating hanging strawberries in planters, magnificent tendril formation also proves to be an advantage. Popular varieties here are Merosa, Mignonette and Diamant. They combine their ability to grow vertically with the highest ornamental value and delicious strawberries.
Non-climbing strawberry varieties
At first glance you can't tell whether the young plants are forming tendrils or not. So that you can make an informed variety decision, we will introduce you to popular varieties without runners below:
- Rügen: an old variety with a bushy habit and medium-sized, delicious fruits
- Alexandria: a monthly strawberry with no remarkable tendency to spread
- White Baron Solemacher: grows tightly upright and bears white fruits
- Golden Alexandria: golden foliage, not climbing
- Déesse des Vallées: ever-bearing monthly strawberry without runners
When buying young plants or seeds, increased attention is required if you have climbing strawberries in your sights.
Tips & Tricks
Are you a fan of old strawberry varieties? Then pay attention to the powerfully climbing classic 'Herzbergs Triumph'. Since this traditional variety was bred from the famous 'Mieze Schindler', it impresses with a beautiful red color and excellent aroma.
