Fragaria vesca 'Reine des Vallées' (F)
alpine strawberry 'Reine des Vallées'
A popular, non-stoloniferous, evergreen perennial producing very few runners. Bright green foliage and white flowers in spring followed by extremely tasty, sweet, red fruits, up to 1cm in length, from June to October
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 | Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
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
- 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
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. Suitable for container cultivation
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed, sowing at 13-18C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
- Flower borders and beds
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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