Montana Strawberry (Fragaria)

Montana Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa ‘Montana’) is an ornamental edible strawberry variety prized for its bright pink flowers and delicious red berries. This attractive plant combines colourful flowering performance with productive fruiting, making it ideal for patio containers, hanging baskets, raised beds, and edible landscape gardens.

The vivid pink blooms appear continuously throughout the growing season and create strong ornamental appeal even before fruit production begins. Sweet strawberries follow the blooms and can be harvested fresh during summer for snacking, desserts, and salads. Its compact spreading habit makes it particularly useful for cascading baskets and decorative edible containers.

In Alberta, Montana Strawberry performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering. Warm Prairie summers encourage strong flowering and berry production, while consistent moisture supports healthy foliage and continuous fruit development throughout the growing season.