Blitum capitatum
strawberry blite
An upright annual to around 60cm tall with triangular leaves and tiny pale green flowers borne in clusters along the stem in summer which are followed by edible, bright red fruits resembling strawberries
Synonyms
Chenopodium capitatum
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus of flowering annual or perennial herbs found in Europe, Asia, North Africa, The Americas and Australia, with green to purple triangle-shaped foliage and spikes of bright red strawberry-like fruits in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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