Duchesnea — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Duchesnea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Duchesnea chrysantha
Duchesnea chrysantha
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. Grows well in a rock garden. This species is hardy to about -15°c.
Full cultivation guide →Duchesnea filipendula
Duchesnea filipendula
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Judging by other members of this genus it probably prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position and grows well in a rock garden. This species is cultivated for its edible fruit in China.
Full cultivation guide →Duchesnea indica
Duchesnea indica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are at their best in semi-shade, though they are not too fussy and can succeed in quite dense shade. They also grow well in a rock garden.
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