Fruit · Rosaceae family
garden strawberry
Fragaria ×ananassa
In short a 10-second read
Garden strawberry (fruit) grows to 0.15–0.25 m tall and 0.2–0.6 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. It flowers in May–June; the flowers are white. Plant out in March, August–September. Hardy to −26 °C.
× spread 0.2–0.6 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −26 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: a lot
Soil: humus-rich, loamy
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 1–2 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
May–June · white
Pruning
No pruning needed — just remove dead or damaged parts (September–October).
Planting out
transplant outdoors: March, August–September
Winter protection
mulch the crown
Overwintering
In winter it needs protection.
Before the first frosts: mulch the crown.
- Mulch the crown
- Hardy to −26 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does garden strawberry flower?
In May–June; the flowers are white.
Does garden strawberry tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does garden strawberry need?
At maturity 0.2–0.6 m wide and 0.15–0.25 m tall; recommended spacing 40 cm.
Does garden strawberry survive winter outdoors?
Yes, with protection: mulch the crown.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 7 expert sources. Last checked 17 October 2026.
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