beach strawberry
Also known as: sand strawberry
A low growing, spreading species of strawberry, with glossy dark green leaves held on pinkish-red leaf stalks, forming good ground cover. Large white flowers are followed by red fruit with a paler centre
Scientific classification
- Species
- beach strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis)
- Genus
- Fragaria
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of beach strawberry
Distribution map
Americas, Hawaii
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of beach strawberry
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beach strawberry care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove excess runners. Cut back old leaves
Propagation
PropagationRemove and transplant runners
Growing
GrowingSuitable 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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Common pests and 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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