One of my alpine strawberries is double-flowered. Are double flowered alpines common/normal/unusual/very rare? I haven't noticed any difference in taste between it and the single flowered varieties...but it is the strongest bush in that batch of plants, at least for this year. Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsett@blueriver.net A root is a flower that disdains fame. > Dear Penny and David and all, > Hmmmmm... you're right, the alpines are small.