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Fragaria rubicolia Mont Omei

Fragaria nubicola Mont Omei
Himalayan strawberry

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Like others, I confirm the very stoloniferous nature and the absence of flowers and therefore fruits throughout the first year of cultivation. It remains to be seen if they will ever produce...

Gaël, 17/03/2022

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Value-for-money
Small perennial herbaceous plant with evergreen foliage, a delight in the ornamental garden. White flowers followed by small red fruits with an apricot flavor all summer long.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Fragaria rubicolia 'Mont Omei', a cute little perennial herbaceous plant with evergreen foliage that we find with delight in the ornamental garden. White flowers and small red fruits with an apricot taste all summer long.

This horticultural strawberry belongs to the Rosaceae family. Since time immemorial, strawberries have taken over all the exposed lands of the planet. 'Mont Omei' has a very spreading habit and reaches 40 cm (16in) in width, about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) in height. The persistent leaves are trifoliate, obovate, well dentate and form dark green rosettes. Flowering is late: it starts in June with a multitude of small white to pink flowers with a golden heart but ensures fruiting all summer until September. These border strawberries are the size of woodland strawberries but their taste undoubtedly resembles that of an apricot.

It is admirable for its hardiness and simplicity of cultivation. It appreciates all types of soil, even limestone; adapts to partial shade but prefers full sun while tolerating short periods of drought. As it readily multiplies by stolons, be careful not to let it take too much space. We were told about the usefulness of the flowers in the vegetable garden where, with clever combinations, one could combine usefulness with pleasure. Well, here we propose to bring some edible fruits to the ornamental garden. Imagine a border along a path punctuated by small white flowers and then small red balls that can be safely eaten. That's enough to excite the children. Then comes the question of the destination of these fruits: consumption or decoration? Both, of course. By bringing together strawberries, Asters and Phlox of different colors, you will obtain the most beautiful flowerbed. In the city, grow it in a pot on a balcony or on the steps of the porch as a small welcome gift to visitors.

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Fragaria rubicolia Mont Omei (Flowering) Flowering
Fragaria rubicolia Mont Omei (Foliage) Foliage
Fragaria rubicolia Mont Omei (Harvest) Harvest

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Fragaria

Species

nubicola

Cultivar

Mont Omei

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Himalayan strawberry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference802261

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Planting and care

The Fragaria Rubicolia 'Mont Omei' will prefer a sunny spot but will also do well in partial shade. Plant your strawberry in a well-draining mix enriched with a bit of leaf compost or potting soil. It won't self-seed as it doesn't produce seeds, but let it spread through its runners.
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Planting period

Best planting time February to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, With good drainage.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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