beach strawberry

How to Grow and Care for beach strawberry

beach strawberry · Fragaria chiloensis
Also known as: sand strawberry

Suitable for use as an ornamental ground cover plant, with the bonus of fruits. Requires free-draining soil. If grown predominantly for fruits - see strawberry cultivation

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Planting and Growing beach strawberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Suitable for use as an ornamental ground cover plant, with the bonus of fruits. Requires free-draining soil. If grown predominantly for fruits - see strawberry cultivation

How to Water beach strawberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for beach strawberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for beach strawberry?

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What Soil Is Best for beach strawberry?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for beach strawberry?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize beach strawberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune beach strawberry?

Remove excess runners. Cut back old leaves

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How to Propagate beach strawberry?

Remove and transplant runners

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How to Transplant beach strawberry?

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How to Care for beach strawberry in Winter?

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How to Plant beach strawberry?

Suitable for use as an ornamental ground cover plant, with the bonus of fruits. Requires free-draining soil. If grown predominantly for fruits - see strawberry cultivation

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How to Repot beach strawberry?

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How to Harvest beach strawberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

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The Toxicity of beach strawberry

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Attributes of beach strawberry

Plant typeFruit Edible · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginAmericas, Hawaii

Scientific Classification

Species
Fragaria chiloensis
Genus
Fragaria
Family
Rosaceae
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