Perennial · Rosaceae family
Barren strawberry
Waldsteinia ternata
In short a 10-second read
spacing 11½ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Light, soil and water.
It grows best in part shade to shade, in average soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 11½ in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April–May · yellow
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–November
Feeding
March–May
Feeding
Nutrition.
Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
No serious pests or diseases
Generally pest-free and disease-free. Risk: root rot in winter waterlogging.
Sources (1)
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
ivy-leaved cyclamen
3⅞ in–5⅞ in
wax begonia
5⅞ in–11¾ inReady-made Studio combinations with this plant
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does barren strawberry flower?
In April–May; the flowers are yellow.
Does barren strawberry tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does barren strawberry need?
At maturity 7⅞ in–3 ft 3⅜ in wide and 3⅛ in–3⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 11½ in.
Sources (12) Checked 28 September 2026
- shop.foerster-stauden.de
- rhs.org.uk 2
- gaertnerei-strickler.de
- bamberger-staudengarten-shop.de
- yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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