Overview
Fragaria daltoniana is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria daltoniana grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Fragaria daltoniana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a strawberry native to the Himalayas. Its fruit has a poor flavor, and is of no commercial value. All strawberries have a base haploid count of 7 chromosomes. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fragaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Fragaria daltoniana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fragaria daltoniana
- Propagation
- Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit may be susceptible to grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fragaria daltoniana?
Fragaria daltoniana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria daltoniana need?
Fragaria daltoniana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Fragaria daltoniana hardy in the UK?
Fragaria daltoniana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Fragaria daltoniana?
Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring.
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