Wild strawberry "Attila" (Fragaria vesca) is an unusual variety that combines taste and ornamental value. It develops long (1.5 m), trailing flagellums. This exceptional habit makes this variety a great ornamental plant that is fitted for cultivation in boxes and hanging baskets. Grown in the field it creates a carpet bedding sprinkled with tiny white flowers, and after that with red fruit. It may be grown on smaller patches of land. It is a perennial plant, resistant to frost, that yields rich crops every year from June to autumn.

"Attila" wild strawberry fruit take on unusual, oval shape. They have high nutritional value, are rich in vitamins C, A, K and E, as well as folic acid. Apart from that they are a rich source of easily assimilable kalium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. Wild strawberries increase your body’s resistance, prevent from hypertension and atherosclerosis. Infusion made of wild strawberry leaves are recommended in throat, mouth and kidney inflammations. Wild strawberry "Attila" fruit may be eaten directly after the harvest or as an addition to ice cream, whipped cream and cakes. They are fitted for drying, freezing and preparation of delicious jams, juices and vinegar, that is valued as salad dressing. They are also used in cosmetics industry. You may prepare face masks that improve the condition of the skin with them.

"Attila" wild strawberry seeds are sown in March-April to boxes under covers. The optimal germination temperature lays between 16 and 22°C. Transfer the seedlings at the 5-6 true leaves stage, in 30-35 cm spacings onto a sunny site. Choose sandy-clay, slightly acidic and moderately moist soil for wild strawberry cultures. "Attila" wild strawberry yields crops already in the first year of cultivation, from June to autumn.

Package contains 0.1 g of Home Garden - "Attila" wild strawberry seeds, as well as the sow-by date and growing instructions.

• Weight: 0.1 g
• Use: direct, raw consumption; ornamental
• Harvest time: June - autumn
• Growth form: trailing
• Flower colour: white
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Site: andy-clay, slightly acidic and moderately moist soil