Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- This genus produces fruit, but not necessarily edible fruit
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Most soil types suitable but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade but will fruit better if grown in full sun. Can spread easily. Suitable for container cultivation
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Edible fruit
- Ground cover
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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