Search

banner

Plant Finder

PLANT FINDER

Fragaria ananassa Melba

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
Filters
Sort
display