Fragaria vesca 'Semperflorens' (F)
fraise du bois
A semi-evergreen ground covering strawberry to a height of 30cm bearing bright green toothed leaves and white flowers from May to November, followed by small red fruits 1cm long throughout this time
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | White | Green | Red | |
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove excess runners
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, 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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