Fragaria alexandria growing herbaceous of the genus Fragaria also known as Wild Strawberry alexandria, Fragaria vesca or Woodland strawberry, Fragaria alexandria plant perennial deciduous plant, grow in temperate or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves divided for 3 lobes the edges serrated,
Flower color white, the flower have five petal the stamens yellow.
Fragaria alexandria fruits
Fruit color red, the shape cone to heart, the size of the fruit 0.3-1 cm.
Fragaria alexandria for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Fragaria alexandria growing and care:
Mulch, moist, chilling hours
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it’s hard to start from seeds
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Attract a lot of pest
Planting season:
Spring or autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
5-10 cm, 2-4 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing, medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
White flower with five petal the stamens yellow
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer to autumn (in cold climate) / Most of the year (in hardiness zone 10)
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, slugs
What can be done with big quantities of Fragaria alexandria fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice, cakes
Work requirements on the fruit:
Prevent the fruit touch the grounds
How long does it take to bear fruit?
1-2 month
Scientific name:
Fragaria vesca