Overview
Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Fragaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'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 and wildlife gardens.
About
Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) is a cultivar of Fragaria, a genus of perennial plants known for producing runners and trifoliate leaves. This herbaceous perennial forms a matting, trailing habit with semi-evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of acid to neutral pH. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces rounded flowers followed by edible red fruits. Suitable for use as ground cover and in wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by removing and transplanting runners.
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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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 Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) 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 Savana ('Plared 0955'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 Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F)?
Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) need?
Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'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 Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) hardy in the UK?
Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'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 Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F)?
Remove and transplant runners.
