- Botanical name: Fragaria vesca 'Mignonette'
- Common name: Alpine strawberry
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Alpine, Fruit, Perennial, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Fruits
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.
How to grow Fragaria 'Mignonette'
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Plant size
20cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Flowers |
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Plant does fruit in August |
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Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
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Plant does not fruit in December |
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| Divide |
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O
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| Harvest |
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Do Harvest in June |
J
Do Harvest in July |
A
Do Harvest in August |
S
Do Harvest in September |
O
Do Harvest in October |
N
Do not Harvest in November |
D
Do not Harvest in December |
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.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Fragaria 'Mignonette' poisonous?
Fragaria 'Mignonette' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
