About
Herbaceous perennial producing white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red fruits, that have a pleasant, slightly musky flavour. Fruits are held on upright stalks, often above the foliage, making them easy to pick. Spreads well by runners.
About the genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Fruit Edible
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesHanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will produce runners, making good ground cover. Can also be grown in containers in a peat-free multi-purpose compost. See strawberry cultivation
PruningRemove excess runners. Cut back old leaves
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove and transplant runners
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to viruses. Fruit may be susceptible to grey moulds