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Other common names alpine strawberry wild strawberry
Synonyms Fragaria × ananassa
Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
Details F. vesca is a stoloniferous, spreading perennial forming rosettes of 3-palmate leaves, bright green leaves with toothed leaflets. In late spring it bears cymes of white flowers that are followed by red fruit 1cm long
Plant range Europe
Foliage Semi-evergreen
Habit Trailing
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade; for best fruiting grow full sun. Good for the edge of informal borders or as a ground cover; can spread. Suitable for container cultivation
Propagation Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Ground Cover Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Remove excess runners
Pests Can get aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases May be affected by strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds
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