FRAGARIA vesca
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FRAGARIA vesca
Commonly known as Alpine strawberry, Wild strawberry
Perennial with white flowers and small red strawberries. Ideal for naturalising or can be grown en masse
individually £8.50 each , 3+ £8.00 each , 10+ £7.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds and small mammals. -
Medicinal properties
Dried leaves make an excellent tea substitute. -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil grubs, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Rosettes of 3-palmate, bright green leaves with oval, toothed leaflets 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
Indefinite
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitStoloniferous perennial. Cymes of small flowers, to 2cm (¾in) across, with 5 rounded petals are followed by sweet, slightly scented fruit 1cm (½in) long
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soilWill tolerate all but most acid soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
View Detailed Plant Description
Tiny fruits but more flavoursome. The Alpine strawberry.
Genus of 12 species of stoloniferous perennials from open woodland, hedgerows and grassy places in Europe, Asia (as far as southern India), North America and temperate areas of Chile.
The native wild, or wood, strawberry is found in dry grassland and woods, is smaller than the Alpine strawberry usually supplied by nurseries and fruits over a shorter period.
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Fragaria vesca - Growing Guide
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