About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toE Himalaya to Japan
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningNo pruning required. Remove unwanted runners to curb spread
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by detaching rooted plantlets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free