Fragaria chiloensis (Beach strawberry)

Cultivation

Best planted in fertile, neutral to acid, moist but well-drained, in full sun with a mulch of pine or spruce leaves. Grows best in coastal gardens. Tolerates part shade though fruit production will be reduced. Tolerates alkaline soil.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Flavouring food and drinks, Woodland

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic