Strawberry plant named ‘Charlene’

Abstract

A new and distinct short-day strawberry plant is provided. Attractive semi-early ripening substantially uniform medium red generally cordate fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yield that is longer than broad in configuration. White inflorescence is formed on a semi-early basis that tends to be disposed above the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed that is substantially equal to the diameter of the corolla when open. A semi-dense upright growth habit is displayed.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct short-day strawberry plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a semi-dense upright globose growth habit, 
 (b) displays on a semi-early basis white inflorescence at a level generally above the foliage, 
 (c) commonly displays a calyx that is substantially equal to the diameter of the corolla when open, and 
 (d) forms in abundance attractive semi-early ripening large medium red generally cordate fruit having firm flesh that is longer than broad in configuration; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.