{"product_id":"5-kaorino-japanese-strawberry-plants-fragaria-ananassa-bare-root-plants-premium-sweet-aromatic-strawberry-variety-かおり野-イチゴ-香野草莓-隋珠-1","title":"5 Kaorino Japanese Strawberry Plants – Fragaria × ananassa Bare Root | Premium Sweet Aromatic Variety","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy growing one of Japan’s most prized strawberry varieties with this set of 5 live Kaorino strawberry plants, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Known as かおり野 (Kaorino), this premium strawberry variety from Mie Prefecture is celebrated for its rich floral aroma, honey-like sweetness, and exceptionally low acidity. The large glossy berries feature an elegant long conical shape, juicy fine-textured flesh, and a balanced sweet flavor that strawberry lovers highly value. Kaorino strawberries are also known for their firm texture and excellent shelf life, making them ideal for fresh eating, desserts, and home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese vigorous plants are productive and suitable for raised beds, containers, greenhouses, or backyard edible gardens. You will receive healthy live bare root plants similar in size and condition to the ones shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 live Kaorino strawberry plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Japanese strawberry variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Kaorino Strawberry, Suizhu Strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa ‘Kaorino’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Perennial fruit plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant crowns slightly above soil level and provide regular watering for best fruit development. Remove excess runners to encourage larger berries and stronger fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499611746436,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_6_5ddb74e3-9962-42e2-ad3c-5541fd82a7a5.jpg?v=1783660716","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/5-kaorino-japanese-strawberry-plants-fragaria-ananassa-bare-root-plants-premium-sweet-aromatic-strawberry-variety-%e3%81%8b%e3%81%8a%e3%82%8a%e9%87%8e-%e3%82%a4%e3%83%81%e3%82%b4-%e9%a6%99%e9%87%8e%e8%8d%89%e8%8e%93-%e9%9a%8b%e7%8f%a0-1","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}