Terra Nova Introduces Beauty and Flavor with New Fragaria
February 5, 2026 | 2 min to read
CANBY, Ore. – Terra Nova Nurseries (www.terranovanurseries.com), a world leader in plant breeding, debuted its brand-new Fragaria PRETTY, TASTY™ ‘Ruby’. This new “edimental” introduction lives up to its name, producing clusters of beautiful and delicious red berries for months on end. The new variety also stuns with gorgeous blooms.
Fragaria PRETTY, TASTY ‘Ruby’ offers a Terra Nova twist to berries with large, red-red flowers reminiscent of miniature roses; its blooms create a striking contrast against the plant’s sturdy strawberry foliage. Designed for both beauty and performance, ‘Ruby’ brings ornamental appeal and edible interest to full-sun gardens, hanging baskets and strawberry pots. It also presents strong ecological benefits for wildlife and attracts pollinators to gardens and landscapes.
Terra Nova’s PRETTY, TASTY ‘Ruby’ grows with a fast, clumping habit, reaching a height of 10”, width of 14” and flower height of 10”. It grows most actively in spring and performs best in loose, well-draining, organically rich soil, with a recommended 1-2 inches of water per week.
Finishing growers should allow PRETTY, TASTY ‘Ruby’ to dry slightly between waterings during finishing time in the greenhouse. The expected finish time from a liner to a 4-inch pot is four to six weeks; finish time from a liner to a 1-gallon pot is eight to 10 weeks. USDA Hardiness Zones for this sweet and charming addition to Terra Nova’s lineup of plants are 4-9.
Terra Nova Nurseries has created a “Plant Profile” page and “Grower Recipe” specific to this new variety and others, so growers interested in orders can learn about growing habits, plant characteristics, fertilization recommendations, water requirements and other insights provided by the breeding team. These documents can be viewed and downloaded for printing at: www.terranovanurseries.com/product/fragaria-pretty-tasty-ruby.
Finishing growers can contact their Terra Nova Nurseries representatives or email the sales team at sales@terranovanurseries.com.