Strawberry Elan F1 Fragaria X Ananassa 15cmPot

Strawberry ‘Elan F1’

Botanical Name

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Elan F1’

Common Names

• Strawberry
• Garden Strawberry
• Elan Strawberry

Product Description

Strawberry ‘Elan F1’ is a high-yielding, ever-bearing strawberry cultivar renowned for its large, juicy, sweet red fruits and vigorous growth habit. This hybrid produces uniform, flavourful berries that are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and preserves. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing, ‘Elan F1’ is a reliable, disease-tolerant variety suited to South African conditions.

Size When Fully Grown

• Plant Height: ± 20–25 cm
• Spread: ± 30–40 cm per plant
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial; forms runners for propagation

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • At least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily for maximum fruit production.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
  • Enrich with compost or well-rotted manure; avoid waterlogging.
• Watering: Moderate to high
  • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
• Climate:
  • Suited to temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions of South Africa
  • Protect from extreme frost; mulch for moisture retention and root protection
• Maintenance: Moderate
  • Remove runners to control spread or propagate new plants
  • Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser during active growth and fruiting

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Late winter to early spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Fruit Bearing Season: Spring to early summer; everbearing varieties may produce multiple flushes
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen perennial in frost-free areas; semi-deciduous in cooler regions
  • Ideal for garden beds, raised planters, and container cultivation
  • Perfect for fresh home consumption, preserves, or small-scale commercial planting