alpine strawberry

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, but thrives in alkaline soils. Tolerant of partial shade; for best fruiting grow full sun. Good for the edge of informal borders or as a ground cover; can spread. Suitable for container cultivation

Remove excess runners

Remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring

Can get aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

May be affected by strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds