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Fragaria × ananassa 'Roman' (F)
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strawberry 'Roman'

An ornamental, everbearing variety with glossy, green foliage and semi-double pinkish-white flowers followed by good sized, bright red fruits that have a sweet taste and juicy texture. Its vigour makes it ideal for hanging baskets and containers

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink White Green
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

See strawberry cultivation

Propagation

Remove and transplant runners

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • hanging basket
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Edible fruit
Pruning

Remove excess runners

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds

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