Overview
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include edible fruit, ground cover and wildlife gardens.
About
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' is a cultivar of Fragaria, a genus of perennial plants known for their matforming, trailing habit and trifoliate leaves. This semi-evergreen strawberry thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it produces edible red fruits during spring and summer. Suitable for use as ground cover or in wildlife gardens, 'Driscoll Malibu' can be propagated by removing and transplanting its runners.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fragaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Edible fruit, Ground cover, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu'
- Propagation
- Remove and transplant runners
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs and snails, Glasshouse red spider mite, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Strawberry viruses, Root rot, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu'?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' need?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' hardy in the UK?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu' 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 x ananassa 'Driscoll Malibu'?
Remove and transplant runners.
More in the Fragaria genus
- Fragariastrawberry
- Fragaria daltonianaDalton’s strawberry
- Fragaria vesca 'Alpine Yellow' (F)
- Fragaria vesca 'Capron Royale' (F)
- Fragaria vesca 'Multiplex' (d)alpine strawberry 'Multiplex'
- Fragaria vesca 'White Soul' (F)
- Fragaria vesca 'White Surprise' (F)
- Fragaria vesca 'Yellow Wonder' (F)