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strawberry 'Portola' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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strawberry 'Portola'

Fragaria × ananassa 'Portola'^PBR (F)

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Genus: Fragaria
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A vigorous everbearing variety from the USA, suited to growing commerically under cover. Small white flowers appear from spring into late autumn followed by large, attractive, bright red fruits that have a delicious, sweet flavour. Expect high yields and good post-harvest durability

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Most soil types suitable but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade but will fruit better if grown in full sun. See strawberry cultivation

Pruning

Remove excess runners

Propagation

Remove and transplant runners

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds. Shows some susceptibility to phytophthora

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel GardenMediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years