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Duchesnea indica

mock strawberry

A strawberry-like plant producing rosettes of more or less evergreen leaves with three leaflets, and short runners that root at the nodes. The yellow flowers, up to 2cm across, appear in early and late summer, followed by bright red, unpalatable fruit

Other common names
Indian strawberry
rock strawberry
see moreyellow-flowered strawberry
Synonyms
Fragaria indica
Duchesnea chrysantha

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Duchesnea are low-growing, more or less evergreen perennials which spread by rooting runners. They have leaves with three leaflets, simple yellow flowers and red fruit

Name status

Correct

Plant range
E Himalaya to Japan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any soil and position, though prefers humus-rich, woodland soil in partial or full shade. Can also grow as a trailing houseplant or in hanging baskets

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by detaching rooted plantlets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required. Remove unwanted runners to curb spread

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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