Fragaria -

Family:	Rosaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.15
Width:	1
Synonyms:
Range:	A hybrid of garden origin, F. x ananassa x Potentilla palustris.

Fragaria () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.15m and a width of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 5and is vunerable to frost.
Fragaria will flower in November to May. the seeds ripen from December to May
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Fragaria will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Fragaria prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Fragaria can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Not known in the wild.

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Grows on a sunny edge
• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds

Cultivation Details

Prefers a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced. This species is a hybrid of garden origin between two species from different genera, the cultivated strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa and the marsh cinquefoil, Potentilla palustris. It should eventually get a Latin name that combines parts of the two generic names, but until then it is included here under Fragaria[K]. To date (1995) only one cultivar is available in garden centres etc. Called 'Pink Panda' it spreads very freely by means of runners, flowers heavily all through the summer, but does not produce much fruit[K].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 3/5
Fruit - raw[K]. A delicious flavour, the fruit is almost as large as an average cultivated strawberry but it is not very freely produced[187, K].

• Fruit -

Medicinal Uses*

* See disclaimer
Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. The seed can take 4 weeks or more to germinate. The seedlings are very small and slow-growing at first, but then grow rapidly. Prick them out into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out during the summer. This plant is a bi-generic hybrid and will not breed true from seed. Division of runners, preferably done in July/August in order to allow the plants to become established for the following years crop[200]. They can also be moved in the following spring if required, though should not then be allowed to fruit in their first year. The runners can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

The plant spreads rapidly by means of runners and can be used as a ground cover[K].

• Ground cover - Usually low growing plants that can be grown with other plants, especially shrubs and trees, to prevent the growth of weeds.

Cultivars

'Pink Panda' - A bi-generic hybrid.

References

Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /usr/home/yourinfo/domains/aussiegardening.com.au/public_html/findplants/showplant.php on line 476

DISCLAIMER: All information published on AussieGardening.com.au is for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained here with other sources. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by doctors or dietary advice by dieticians. AussieGardening.com.au will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.