About
This compact, semi-evergreen woodland or alpine strawberry plant producing highly aromatic, white to pale yellow fruits with a slight pineapple flavour from early summer through to autumn.
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
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFruit
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Most soil types suitable but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade but will fruit better if grown in full sun. Suitable for container cultivation
PruningRemove excess runners
PropagationRemove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds