Grow premium Japanese strawberries at home with this set of 6 Akihime Strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa), a highly popular variety known for its exceptional sweetness, juicy texture, and low acidity. Also known as 章姬 or “cream strawberry” (奶油草莓), Akihime is prized for its smooth, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.

Developed in Shizuoka, Japan, Akihime produces long, elegant conical berries with a deep orange-red color. The fruit is very juicy with soft flesh and a rich, sweet taste, making it perfect for fresh eating and desserts.

This variety is easy to grow and highly productive, ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.

Please note: Ships bare root with no pot or soil included.

You will receive:

• 6 Akihime strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa)
• Bare root crowns ready to plant
• Premium Japanese variety
• Sweet, juicy, low-acid fruit
• Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Akihime Strawberry
• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruiting plant
• Growth Stage: Bare root crowns
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Harvest Season: Early season
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant with the crown just above soil level and provide consistent watering. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and keep fruit clean.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You 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.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.