alpine strawberry 'Mara des Bois'

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. See strawberry cultivation

Remove excess runners

Remove and transplant runners

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