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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Red Gauntlet Strawberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Red Gauntlet Strawberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Red Gauntlet Strawberry. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Red Gauntlet Strawberry
Plant Sale lists Red Gauntlet Strawberry as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
