How to Propagate and Grow
Fragaria
Fragaria originate from Eurasia and North America and are a genus of perennials.
Leaves are three palmate with ovate lobes.
Flowers in cymes which are small and single.
Produces small edible fruits.
Genus: Fragaria
Family: Rosaceae
Species: F. vesca
Common Names: Wild strawberry, European strawberry.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 15cm (6inches).
Flowering: From spring to early autumn.
Usage: Ideal for ground cover in borders beds.
They look good in cottage garden settings.
Grow them with other alpine plants in rockeries or troughs.
Small edible fruits are produced in summer.
Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!
They will also do well in partial shade.
Soil: Any rich, moist and free draining soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.
Best germination temperature: 40 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 3 months onwards.
Very slow germination, so be patient!
How to sow seeds
By runner plantlets at any time, either self rooted or staked in pots of potting compost to root.
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