A highly flavored decaploid Fragaria vescana strawberry for home gardens. Origin: in Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany, by R. Bauer, B. Schlindwein, G. Spiegler, and H. Schimmelpfeng, Inst. of Fruit Growing, Techn. Universitat. Inc. × 168 (a hexaploid hybrid between Sparkle and tetraploid Fragaria vesca semperflorens) × Klettererdbeere Hummi; selected in 1984; tested as F. vescana 84; introd. in 1990. Protected by plant breeders rights in Germany and Switzerland and also USPP. Tree: short-day type; abundant runner production will form meadow ground cover. Tolerant to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Fruit: medium to small size; medium red; excellent flavor; resistant to Botrytis-caused rot.
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