Fragaria moschata

RHS Plant Profile
hautbois strawberry
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Other common names

hautboy, musk strawberry, Plymouth strawberry

Synonyms

Fragaria elatior

Herbaceous Perennial Fruit Edible

Herbaceous perennial producing white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red fruits, that have a pleasant, slightly musky flavour. Fruits are held on upright stalks, often above the foliage, making them easy to pick. Spreads well by runners

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Matforming
Genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will produce runners, making good ground cover. Can also be grown in containers in a peat-free multi-purpose compost. See strawberry cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed or remove and transplant runners

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Hanging Basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Edible fruit
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Remove excess runners. Cut back old leaves

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to viruses. Fruit may be susceptible to grey moulds