alpine strawberry
Also known as: wild strawberry
A stoloniferous, spreading perennial forming rosettes of 3-palmate leaves, bright green leaves with toothed leaflets. In late spring it bears cymes of white flowers that are followed by red fruit 1cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
- Genus
- Fragaria
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Fruit Edible
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of alpine strawberry
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alpine strawberry
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alpine strawberry care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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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
Propagation
PropagationRemove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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