Fragaria × ananassa ‘Melba’ | Melba Strawberry

Enjoy sweet, juicy strawberries picked fresh from your own garden with Fragaria × ananassa ‘Melba’. This Australian-bred variety produces large, bright red, conical fruit and has a naturally low-runner habit, making it a practical choice for garden beds, raised vegetable gardens, pots and hanging baskets.

‘Melba’ is a day-neutral strawberry, capable of cropping over an extended season when temperatures are suitable. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and water consistently, particularly while fruiting. Mulch around plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds and keep fruit off the soil, keeping mulch clear of the crown. Remove unwanted runners to encourage fruit production.

Mature size: approximately 20–30cm high and 20–25cm wide.

Frost hardy and well suited to Ballarat’s cooler climate. Protect flowers and developing fruit during late frosts to help preserve your crop.

Find Strawberry ‘Melba’ at Navigators Nursery, your frost-hardy nursery near Ballarat, and enjoy homegrown fruit in even a small garden.