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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
Further Reading....
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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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Height30cm (12in) -
SpreadIndefinite
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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 winterHardy 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) -
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FRAGARIA vesca
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.
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - birds and small mammals.
Medicinal propertiesDried leaves make an excellent tea substitute.
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil grubs, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus.
Place of originEurope. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to alkaline soilWill tolerate all but most acid soil.
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Fragaria vesca - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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