Mignonette Strawberry Seeds

Mignonette Strawberry is a classic French alpine strawberry cherished for its remarkably sweet fragrance, intense wild strawberry flavor, and continuous harvests throughout the growing season. First introduced in Europe during the 1800s, this heirloom variety produces an abundance of small, ruby-red berries that are widely considered among the finest tasting strawberries ever grown. Unlike large commercial varieties, Mignonette is prized not for its size, but for its extraordinary aroma and rich, old-fashioned flavor that closely resembles the wild woodland strawberries enjoyed for centuries.

Compact, attractive plants form neat clumps of lush green foliage covered with delicate white blossoms that continually produce bright red berries from late spring until frost. As a true alpine strawberry, Mignonette produces few or no runners, directing nearly all of its energy toward flowering and fruit production. This compact habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, raised beds, containers, hanging baskets, and decorative edible landscapes. The blossoms are also highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting healthy garden ecosystems.

Mignonette thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Regular watering and light mulching help maintain continuous fruit production while keeping the berries clean and healthy. Because the plants remain compact and tidy, they are especially well suited for gardeners with limited growing space. The delicious berries are naturally rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, manganese, and dietary fiber, providing a continuous supply of healthy treats throughout the growing season.

Whether enjoyed fresh from the garden, sprinkled over breakfast cereal, folded into desserts, garnishing pastries, or transformed into gourmet preserves, Mignonette delivers an unforgettable burst of flavor in every berry. Its remarkable fragrance, season-long harvests, compact growth, and authentic woodland strawberry taste have made this heirloom a treasured favorite among gardeners and chefs for well over a century.

Botanical Name: Fragaria vesca

Type: Everbearing Alpine Strawberry
Days to Harvest: Approximately 90–120 days from seed; continuous harvest thereafter
Berry Size: Small (½–¾ inch)
Plant Height: 6–8 inches
Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial with few or no runners
Primary Uses: Fresh eating, gourmet desserts, preserves, containers, borders, hanging baskets, edible landscapes

Seedman Notes: Mignonette has long been regarded as one of the finest flavored alpine strawberries in the world. Its extraordinary fragrance, rich wild strawberry taste, compact runnerless habit, and continuous harvests make it an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking gourmet quality in a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant.