Overview
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) is a plant with a matforming, trailing habit in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) 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, patio and container plants and wildlife gardens.
About
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR is a garden strawberry cultivar that forms a low, trailing mat and produces edible fruit. It has semi‑evergreen foliage and suits south‑facing, sheltered situations in loam soils. Plant in full sun and keep soil moist but well‑drained with an acid to neutral pH. Flowering occurs from May to July.
About the genus
Fragaria is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, commonly known as strawberries for their edible fruits. There are more than 20 described species and many hybrids and cultivars. The most common strawberries grown commercially are cultivars of the garden strawberry, a hybrid known as Fragaria × ananassa.
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In the garden
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR is a cultivar of the garden strawberry (family Rosaceae) with a mat-forming, trailing habit and edible fruit. Garden strawberries are hybrids grown across temperate regions, and this cultivar is used where low, fruiting plants are wanted for patios, containers or as ground cover. Choose a full‑sun, south‑facing spot that is sheltered from strong winds and plant into loam with a neutral to acidic pH. The soil should be kept moist but well‑drained; avoid waterlogging which can damage roots. This cultivar is rated H6, meaning it is very hardy in UK conditions yet benefits from the protection of a sheltered aspect to reduce wind exposure on ripening fruit. Semi‑evergreen leaves and trailing runners make 'Portola'PBR suitable for containers, hanging baskets or for forming a fruiting ground cover beneath taller plants. Flowering takes place from May to July, after which fruit develop, and runners will root if allowed to trail over edges to expand the planting; letting runners trail over a pot rim keeps pickable fruit within easy reach.
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
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Edible fruit, Ground cover, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F)
- 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 'Portola'PBR (F)?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) need?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) hardy in the UK?
Fragaria x ananassa 'Portola'PBR (F) 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 'Portola'PBR (F)?
Remove and transplant runners.