• Close up of eclair strawberries with bright red fruit and yellow seeds
  • Red Eclair strawberries growing on a green vine in a garden setting
  • Freshly harvested red Eclair strawberries in a plastic container on a wooden surface
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Strawberry Roots (Junebearing) - Eclair

Attractive, wedge-shaped berries with medium-firm flesh

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Hanging Basket Friendly
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Fragaria x ananassa 'Éclair'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Early Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 to 8 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Junebearing

COLOR

  • Red

A strawberry for those who appreciate exceptional flavor, Éclair delivers a deliciously sweet, juicy harvest with delightful hints of raspberry and citrus. Its fragrant, medium-to-large berries offer a distinctive taste that sets them apart from ordinary strawberries. An early-season favorite, this Junebearing variety was developed from both Junebearing and everbearing parents and therefore will continue producing longer than many traditional June bearers.

  • • June-bearing strawberries offer one large, concentrated harvest in late spring/early summer, perfect for preserving
  • • Pinch back during first year of growth and expect a bountiful harvest the following spring
  • • Best to replace roots after the second bearing season, as quality and yield begin to decrease

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Plant crown at soil level

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 4

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
10 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 10 Sq. Ft
20 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
50 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Strawberry Roots (Junebearing) - Eclair FAQs

    What are Éclair Strawberries like?

    Éclair produces attractive red berries with a sweet flavor. The fruit is well suited for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and freezing.

    What type of soil does Éclair Strawberry prefer?

    Strawberries grow best in fertile, well-draining soil that retains consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged. A slightly acidic soil pH is preferred.

    Can Éclair Strawberry be grown in a container?

    Yes. Strawberries grow well in containers, raised beds, and hanging planters as long as they receive plenty of sunlight and have good drainage.

    When will Éclair Strawberry produce fruit?

    June-bearing strawberries generally establish plants and crowns before producing their heaviest crops. Depending on when they are planted and local growing conditions, fruit production may be limited during the first season, with a larger harvest the following year.

    Does Éclair Strawberry produce runners?

    Yes. Like other June-bearing strawberries, plants produce runners that can root and develop into new daughter plants. Runners can be allowed to fill a strawberry bed or removed to keep plants more compact.

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