Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Wild strawberries are much sought after by gourmet chefs. Berries tend to be tiny but are packed with flavour – delicate and slightly acidic. They grow well in shade but fruit best when given a little sun.
Alpine strawberries, Fragaria vesca, are ever-bearing, meaning they produce fruit whenever conditions are favourable – usually from spring to autumn.
Fragaria vesca 'Mignonette' is a compact alpine strawberry, bearing masses of tiny fruit from midsummer to early autumn. Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Suitable for growing in hanging baskets.
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Fragaria ‘Mignonette’ and wildlife
Fragaria ‘Mignonette’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
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Bees
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Beneficial insects
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Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
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Other pollinators
Is Fragaria ‘Mignonette’ poisonous?
Fragaria ‘Mignonette’ has no toxic effects reported.
