Overview
Fragaria viridis is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria viridis 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 viridis, commonly called creamy strawberry or green strawberry, is a species of strawberry native to Europe and central Asia. It has fruits with fine flavour. They have surprisingly little of the usual strawberry aroma, but a refreshing acidity, and sometimes ripen without becoming red. When they are plucked from the plant, the calyx will usually adhere and they will detach with a noticeable snapping sound. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for 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 viridis 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 viridis
- 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 viridis?
Fragaria viridis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria viridis need?
Fragaria viridis 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 viridis hardy in the UK?
Fragaria viridis 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 viridis?
Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring.
More in the Fragaria genus
- Fragariastrawberry
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- Fragaria vesca 'Multiplex' (d)alpine strawberry 'Multiplex'
- Fragaria vesca 'White Soul' (F)
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