Fragaria vesca 'Mara des Bois' (F)
alpine strawberry 'Mara des Bois'
A stoloniferous alpine strawberry forming rosettes of three-lobed leaves with coarsely-toothed leaflets. White flowers from late spring through summer are followed by crops of highly fragrant, small to medium sized, conical red fruit
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 | White | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
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. See strawberry cultivation
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
- Edible fruit
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove excess runners
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be affected by strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds
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