Woodland strawberry

Fragaria vesca

Woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca

Common Name: Woodland strawberry
Genus: Fragaria
Species: vesca

Category: Groundcover Plants

Height: 0.30 m (30 cm)
Spread: 1.50 m (150 cm)

Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: any soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: May
  • Flower colour: white
  • Other features: makes a useful groundcover
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    A great little plant which will produce edible strawberries in summer provided they have a sunny spot. Unfortunately though the small fruits are not as sweet and full of flavour as their closely relatated cultivated varieties. Nevertheless this is a wonderful groundcovering plant with bright green 3-palmate leaves that remain on the plant throughout the year except in very harsh winters. A lovely addition to the edge of a cottage garden bed or for lining an open woodland walkway.

  • Garden care:Cut off runners from the parent plant and transplant the new plantlets to increase stock.


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Strawberry - mid season fruiting - Fragaria x ananassa 'Cambridge Favourite'

Strawberry - mid season fruiting
Fragaria x ananassa 'Cambridge Favourite'

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