With golden strawberries, bare and dreary spots in the garden can be spiced up. When planting, however, you should pay attention to a few things.
The golden strawberry, also known as Waldsteinia fragarioides, is an evergreen perennial that is a real eye-catcher in the garden with its golden yellow flowers. Planted in groups, it is considered a groundcover and ornamental plant in borders and rockeries.
So that the golden strawberry can develop magnificently, you have to consider a few things when planting. Because not every soil and every location is suitable for the evergreen perennial.
Planting golden strawberries - 5 important facts
» Soil and pH
Plant your golden strawberries in moist, fresh, preferably nutrient-rich soil. Ordinary garden soil, improved with compost, is also suitable. You can improve the water permeability of loamy soil by adding some sand or small pebbles to it. Golden strawberries like it moist, but waterlogging should not form in the root area.
A neutral soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for golden strawberries. Slight deviations in the acidic or alkaline range are not a problem. If you are unsure about the pH of your soil, you can measure the pH of the soil.
» Possible uses and location
The possible uses of golden strawberries are diverse. You can use the perennials for example:
- create as delimited discounts
- Use for greening large areas
- use as companion plants under trees
- plant on graves
- place individually in the rock garden
Golden Strawberries grow in open woodland in their native North American home. They therefore feel most comfortable in semi-shady but quite bright locations. Continuous shade does not harm the plants, but expect slightly weaker flowering.
» The general rule is: The older the long-lived golden strawberries are, the better they can adapt to the given light conditions.
» Optimal planting time
Golden strawberries should wait a few months before the first frosthave to form roots. The months of August and September are ideal for planting.
» Proper planting technique
Before planting, give the perennials a one-day bath in lime-free rainwater. Dig eight planting holes per square meter that are slightly larger than the plants' root balls. After inserting the golden strawberries, fill the free space with fresh compost. Finally, press the compost lightly with your fingers.
» Water and fertilize
Water the golden strawberries extensively in the first few days and then regularly, so that there is always residual moisture in the soil. Fertilization is only necessary on very nutrient-poor soils. Don't be bothered that the planted area initially appears insufficiently greened. Although the ground cover grows to a maximum height of 15 centimeters, they can grow up to 60 centimeters wide and grow together into a dense carpet in one to two years.