Fragaria ‘White Carolina’

Fragaria ‘White Carolina’: Pineapple Flavour, Strawberry Simplicity

‘White Carolina’ is a unique white-fruited strawberry that delivers novelty and flavour in equal measure. Its ivory-coloured berries are small to medium in size with a soft blush and red seeds, offering a sweet, tropical flavour reminiscent of pineapple. The pretty white flowers and trailing habit make it a standout in edible gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. As a bonus, the fruit is often ignored by birds, making it easier to harvest your homegrown treats.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
• Spread: 30–60 cm (1–2 ft); spreading by runners
• Fruit: Ivory white with pink blush and red seeds; pineapple-like flavour
• Harvest Period: Early to mid summer
• Foliage: Bright green, serrated leaflets
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for edible landscaping, patio containers, or borders, ‘White Carolina’ adds ornamental appeal and produces unusual fruit that delights gardeners and foodies alike. Excellent for fresh eating, garnishes, or fruit salads—especially where visual interest is a plus.

Care Instructions: Grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist during flowering and fruiting. Remove runners if larger fruit is preferred, or allow them to spread for groundcover use. Protect from slugs and mulch over winter in colder zones.

History: A selected cultivar of pineberry (a hybrid of Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria virginiana), ‘White Carolina’ was developed for cold-climate growers seeking unique flavour and fruit colour in a hardy strawberry.

Final Thoughts: With its tropical taste and eye-catching fruit, ‘White Carolina’ is a conversation-starting strawberry that delivers both flavour and flair.