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Fragaria vesca (Woodland strawberry)

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 5 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Fragaria vesca

Other names: Woodland strawberry, Wild strawberry, Alpine strawberry, European strawberry


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Genus: Fragaria

Species: F. vesca - F. vesca is a woodland perennial with white flowers in spring, producing red strawberries in mid-summer.

Fragaria vesca is: Deciduous

Flower: Flushed pink in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn

Fruit: Red in Summer

Habit: Spreading

Plant with: Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy), Digitalis purpurea 'Alba' (Foxglove 'Alba'), Meconopsis cambrica 'Frances Perry' (Welsh poppy 'Frances Perry')

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Pests: It is best to rotate crops to avoid pest and disease problems.

Specific pests: Vine weevil

Diseases: 'Pegasus' has an open habit, which makes it less susceptible to grey mould.

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: As the plants are low-growing, reaching no more than 30cm (1ft) high, they are often best enjoyed when they are close to a path . If necessary, any excessive runners can easily be removed.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: Woodland Strawberries rarely form runners, and are usually propagated by seeds or division of the plants.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Fragaria vesca (Woodland strawberry) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland

Cultivation: Prefers a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced. Succeeds on acid and alkaline soils.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Comment from Nicola

Fragaria vesca (Woodland strawberry) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.

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