Native to Europe and naturalised across the UK, wild strawberries have been foraged for centuries. Though smaller than cultivated varieties, their fruit is wonderfully aromatic and sweet, beloved by wildlife and gardeners alike. A beautiful groundcover with culinary value.

• Flowers: May–July
• Fruits: June-September
• Hardy

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
• Aspect: South, east or west-facing
• Sun levels: Full sun to part shade

Grown in peat-free compost and supplied in a biodegradable coir pot, made from waste coconut fibre and natural latex. Simply remove the plant and either compost the pot, break it up as mulch, leave it out for birds to nest with, or pop it in the green waste bin. Water well after planting and mulch annually to retain moisture. Trim back runners if a tidier habit is preferred, or allow them to spread naturally for ground cover.