Fragaria x ananassa Savana ('Plared 0955'PBR) (F) — Matforming, Trailing

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.

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.

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