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 are ever-bearing, meaning they produce fruit whenever conditions are favourable – usually from spring to autumn.
Fragaria x ananassa 'Mara des Bois' is an alpine strawberry but its fruits are equal in size to modern cultivars. Plant in spring in pots or in the ground.
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Fragaria ‘Mara des bois’ and wildlife
Fragaria ‘Mara des bois’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
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Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Fragaria ‘Mara des bois’ poisonous?
Fragaria ‘Mara des bois’ has no toxic effects reported.
