Strawberry Big Sweetie

Common Name:

Strawberry 'Big Sweetie'

Description:

Strawberry 'Big Sweetie' is a deliciously productive strawberry variety prized for its large, juicy, sweet red fruit and compact, attractive growth habit. Producing an abundance of bright red strawberries with a rich, refreshing flavour, this delightful plant is perfect for home gardeners wanting to enjoy freshly picked fruit straight from the garden. Its lush green, trifoliate foliage forms a low-growing mound, complemented by delicate white flowers with golden-yellow centres that develop into succulent strawberries. Flowering and fruiting primarily throughout spring and summer, 'Big Sweetie' thrives in Melbourne's temperate climate when planted in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Regular watering, particularly during flowering and fruit development, encourages healthy growth and generous harvests. Ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, hanging baskets, strawberry towers and pots, this versatile perennial is an excellent choice for small spaces, edible landscapes and family gardens. Applying straw mulch beneath developing fruit helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds and keep strawberries clean.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

• Golden-yellow centres

Key Attributes:

• Attracts Beneficial Insects

• Bee Attracting

• Edible Fruit

• Excellent for Hanging Baskets

• Excellent for Raised Garden Beds

• Fruit Producing

• Herbaceous

• Low Growing

• Perennial

• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

Strawberry 'Big Sweetie' is generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs and cats. The ripe fruit is edible and safe for consumption, although some individuals may experience allergic reactions to strawberries. Excessive consumption of fruit or foliage by pets may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:

• Basil

• Borage

• Chives

• Garlic

• Lettuce

• Marigold

• Nasturtium

• Onion

• Spinach

• Thyme