Botanical Name: Common Names:
Fragaria ananassa Melba Strawberry
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit Clumping, Spreading
Description:
Small low-growing, spreading perennial with dark green foliage and pink or white flowers in spring, followed by sweet edible red fruits. Ideal for containers. Strawberries are great for making jam or to eat alone. 'Melba' bears large fruit and is mostly a non runner producing variety. Grows approx. 15cm H x 25cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
TBA Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Ants, Botrytis, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate