Overview
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' 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 San Juan' is a cultivar of the Fragaria genus, which comprises perennial plants known for producing runners and trifoliate leaves. This matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial is semi-evergreen and thrives in full sun, ideally in south- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it produces edible red fruits following white or pink flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar is suitable for ground cover, edible fruit production, and wildlife gardens, and can be 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 San Juan' 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 San Juan'
- 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 San Juan'?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' need?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' 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 San Juan' hardy in the UK?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Driscoll San Juan' 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 San Juan'?
Remove and transplant runners.
More in the Fragaria genus
- Fragariastrawberry
- Fragaria daltonianaDalton’s strawberry
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- 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)