Sweet homegrown berries from a low, spreading plant as happy trailing from a hanging basket as carpeting a bed. Free runners give you new plants each year.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 25 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity.
Where to grow Strawberry
Strawberry suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Strawberry provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Strawberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Strawberry in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Strawberry in the garden
Strawberry earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Strawberry sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Strawberry
Plant Sale lists Strawberry as potted plants. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
