Fragaria moschata
hautbois strawberry
Herbaceous perennial producing white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red fruits, that have a pleasant, slightly musky flavour. Fruits are held on upright stalks, often above the foliage, making them easy to pick. Spreads well by runners
Synonyms
Fragaria elatior
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will produce runners, making good ground cover. Can also be grown in containers in a peat-free multi-purpose compost. See strawberry cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Edible fruit
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove excess runners. Cut back old leaves
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to viruses. Fruit may be susceptible to grey moulds
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