Fragaria × ananassa 'Redgauntlet' (F)
strawberry 'Redgauntlet'
'Redgauntlet' is is a compact, mound-forming, stoloniferous, semi-evergreen perennial to 50cm in height with with palmate, toothed, wrinkled, semi-glossy, green leaves from spring to autumn.White flowers are borne from spring to summer followed by edible, red fruit in autumn
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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–drained, Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in single or double rows with 30-45cm between plants and 75cm between rows. Plant through biodegradable, weed-suppressing membrane, or apply straw to keep strawberries clean. Can be successfully grown in a container, including growbags. See strawberry cultivation for further details
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- hanging basket
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Remove excess runners
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be affected by strawberry virus and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds. This cultivar is said to have good resistance to red core; but is susceptible to powdery mildews
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