Overview
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' 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 Ojai' is a cultivar of the Fragaria genus, known for its matforming, trailing habit and semi-evergreen foliage. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of acid to neutral pH. It produces edible red fruits following white or pink rounded flowers in spring and summer. Suitable for use as ground cover and in wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is propagated by removing and transplanting 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 Ojai' 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 Ojai'
- 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 Ojai'?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' need?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' 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 Ojai' hardy in the UK?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll Ojai' 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 Ojai'?
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)