Duchesnea indica
mock strawberry
A strawberry-like plant producing rosettes of more or less evergreen leaves with three leaflets, and short runners that root at the nodes. The yellow flowers, up to 2cm across, appear in early and late summer, followed by bright red, unpalatable fruit
Synonyms
Fragaria indicaDuchesnea chrysantha
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Duchesnea are low-growing, more or less evergreen perennials which spread by rooting runners. They have leaves with three leaflets, simple yellow flowers and red fruit
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Himalaya to Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any soil and position, though prefers humus-rich, woodland soil in partial or full shade. Can also grow as a trailing houseplant or in hanging baskets
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by detaching rooted plantlets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove unwanted runners to curb spread
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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