alpine strawberry

How to Grow and Care for alpine strawberry

alpine strawberry · Fragaria vesca
Also known as: wild strawberry

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade; for best fruiting grow full sun. Good for the edge of informal borders or as a ground cover; can spread. Suitable for container cultivation

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Planting and Growing alpine 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 typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade; for best fruiting grow full sun. Good for the edge of informal borders or as a ground cover; can spread. Suitable for container cultivation

How to Water alpine strawberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for alpine strawberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for alpine strawberry?

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What Soil Is Best for alpine strawberry?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize alpine strawberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune alpine strawberry?

Remove excess runners

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How to Propagate alpine strawberry?

Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring

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How to Transplant alpine strawberry?

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How to Care for alpine strawberry in Winter?

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How to Plant alpine strawberry?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade; for best fruiting grow full sun. Good for the edge of informal borders or as a ground cover; can spread. Suitable for container cultivation

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How to Repot alpine strawberry?

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How to Harvest alpine strawberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

Can get aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

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The Toxicity of alpine strawberry

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Attributes of alpine strawberry

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Fruit Edible
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitTrailing
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Fragaria vesca
Genus
Fragaria
Family
Rosaceae
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