A hardy, dependable day-neutral-leaning strawberry that often crops twice, with medium-large, juicy red berries. Tolerant of varied climates and disease, it is an easy and forgiving choice for home gardens and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 25 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Red Gauntlet Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa 'Red Gauntlet' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Red Gauntlet Strawberry
Red Gauntlet 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
Red Gauntlet Strawberry does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Red Gauntlet Strawberry is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Red Gauntlet Strawberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Red Gauntlet Strawberry in the garden
Red Gauntlet Strawberry earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Red Gauntlet Strawberry with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Red Gauntlet Strawberry
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