Waldsteinia ternata (Barren strawberry) — small, saucer-shaped, five-petalled bright yellow flowers over glossy, three-lobed leaves resembling strawberry foliage. Evergreen, partial to full shade; tolerates full sun only if the soil stays consistently moist.
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Product features
Botanical name: Waldsteinia ternata
Common name: Barren strawberry
Height: 10cm to 15cm
Spread: 30cm to 60cm, spreads via creeping stolons
Foliage: Glossy, three-lobed, bright green leaves, bronze-tinged in winter
Flower: Small saucer-shaped, five-petalled bright yellow flowers
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, early-season nectar for bees and hoverflies
Soil Type: Tolerant of most soils, fertile moist but well-drained
Drought tolerant: Yes, highly drought tolerant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H7)
Position: Full sun, partial shade, or full deep shade
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Ground cover, weed suppression, underplanting, bank stabilization
Materials and care
Light: Partial to full shade, tolerates full sun if soil stays moist
Aspect: North-, east-, or west-facing, cool sheltered woodland
Soil type: Humus-rich, fertile soil
Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Watering: Medium needs, water regularly until established
End of season: No cutting back needed, rake fallen leaves in autumn
Fertiliser: Apply organic compost mulch each spring
Propagation: Lift and slice rooted runners in spring or autumn
