Alright, let’s talk about them pink flower strawberry plants, ya know, the ones with the pretty little red berries. I ain’t no fancy gardener, but I’ve been growin’ stuff my whole life, so I reckon I can tell ya a thing or two.
First off, them pink flowers, ain’t they somethin’? Real pretty, like a little dollop of strawberry ice cream right there in the garden. I heard some folks call ’em “semi-double deep red flowers,” sounds mighty fancy, but to me, they’re just plain pretty pink flowers. And the berries? Small, but oh so flavorful. Not like them big ol’ watery things they sell at the store.
- These plants, they ain’t picky. You can stick ’em in pots, hangin’ baskets, even right there in the ground. They call ’em “compact mounding plants,” which I guess means they stay kinda small and bushy. Good for folks who don’t have a big ol’ farm like some of us.
- Now, growin’ these ain’t rocket science, ya hear? You gotta give ’em sunshine, that’s for sure. And water, but not too much, don’t wanna drown the poor things. Good dirt too, ya know, the kind that’s dark and crumbly. I always throw in some of that chicken poop from the coop, works like a charm.
Some folks say you gotta pinch off the flowers when the plants are new. Somethin’ about helpin’ them “establish themselves.” Sounds like a bunch of hooey to me. I say let ’em bloom, let ’em be pretty. Nature knows what it’s doin’, right? But, hey, if you wanna pinch, go ahead and pinch. Ain’t gonna hurt nothin’, I reckon.
Now, sometimes things go wrong. Flowers changin’ color, leaves turnin’ red. They got fancy names for it, like “sports” and “foliage” issues. Me? I just say the plant’s gettin’ sick or somethin’. Could be the cold, could be it ain’t gettin’ enough food, could be just plain bad luck.
If the leaves turn red, that usually means they’re dyin’. Not a good sign. You gotta figure out what’s wrong and fix it quick. Maybe more water, maybe some plant food, maybe a little prayer. Sometimes, that’s all you can do.
But don’t let that scare ya off. These pink flower strawberry plants, they’re tough little fellers. They wanna grow, they wanna make berries, they wanna make you happy. Just give ’em a little love and they’ll give ya a whole lotta sweetness in return.
I remember one time, had this little patch of strawberries right by the back porch. Planted ’em myself, of course. And wouldn’t ya know it, the flowers came up pink, just like little jewels. The grandkids, they loved ’em. Used to come out every mornin’ and pick a handful. Faces all smeared with juice, grinnin’ from ear to ear. That’s what it’s all about, ya know? Not the fancy names or the fancy techniques, but the joy of growin’ somethin’ and sharin’ it with the folks you love.
So, if you’re thinkin’ about growin’ some pink flower strawberry plants, I say go for it. Don’t be scared. Just get some plants, some dirt, some sunshine, and a little bit of common sense. And who knows, maybe you’ll be pickin’ your own sweet berries before you know it.
And one more thing. Don’t forget to talk to ‘em. Yeah, that’s right. Plants like to be talked to, just like people. Tell ‘em they’re pretty, tell ‘em they’re gonna be delicious, tell ‘em you appreciate all their hard work. Sounds crazy, I know, but trust me, it works. It’s all about the love, ya see? Just like everything else in this world.
There you have it. That’s all I know about them pink flower strawberry plants. Hope it helps ya out. Now go get your hands dirty and grow somethin’ beautiful. And don’t forget to share the bounty with your neighbors. That’s the neighborly thing to do, ya know?
