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Alpine strawberry 'Rügen'

Fragaria vesca spp. alpina

Belonging to the Strawberry genus (Fragaria vesca spp. alpina 'Rügen'), Rügen is a variety of Alpine strawberry. Rügen grows as a Perennial and is a Fruit. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Rügen is known for growing to a height of approximately 25.0 cm (that's 9.75 inches in imperial).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Rügen Alpine strawberry is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Alpine strawberry 'Rügen'

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Keep in mind when planting that Rügen is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 5.8 and 6.5 is ideal for Rügen as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Rügen from seed

Transplanting Rügen

As Rügen is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Rügen

Alpine strawberry 'Rügen' information

How long does Rügen take to grow?

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Alpine strawberry Rügen Etymology

Rügen, the first modern cultivar, i.e., runnerless, everbearing and large fruited — originating from Castle Putbus in Germany, first offered 1920 by the strawberry grower Emil Spangenberg from Morsleben. 1

Misspellings of Alpine strawberry 'Rügen'

Reugen, Ruegen, Ruegens, Rugens

Other Names for Alpine strawberry 'Rügen'

Rugen

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