Overview
Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR 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 'Malling Ace' PBR is a cultivar of the Fragaria genus, which comprises perennial plants known for producing runners and trifoliate leaves. This herbaceous perennial has a trailing habit and semi-evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is of interest during spring and summer when it produces edible red fruits following its rounded flowers.
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 'Malling Ace'PBR 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 'Malling Ace'PBR
- 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 'Malling Ace'PBR?
Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR need?
Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR 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 'Malling Ace'PBR hardy in the UK?
Fragaria 'Malling Ace'PBR 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 'Malling Ace'PBR?
Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring.
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