Fragaria 'Lipstick'
Lipstick ornamental strawberry
Improved ornamental strawberry is slightly mounded in form with luscious dark green foliage, deep rose red flowers, appearing in April to June, then again in fall. Small berries also appear, but are not adviable to consume. Fragaria 'Lipstick' has a creeping habit that makes for a wonderful groundcover as well as an accent to almost any perennial in the garden.
Height6-8 Inches |
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Bloom Color
Rose PinkUSDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Interesting Notes
This bright charmer will decorate windowbox, basket or border w its showy cherry-red fls & sprinkle of delectable berries over summer; an enthusiastic groundcover,let it roam among delphiniums & Geraniums!! Forest Farm
This Fragaria was developed in 1966 by crossing the garden strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) which has red-purple flowers. What resulted is an excellent ground cover that produces less fruit, but large pinkish red blossoms throughout most of the summer until frost. To encourage blooms, remove fruit. It is also well adapted to containers, rock gardens, and patio baskets. PlantsDatabase.com
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Fragaria prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soils in full sun to part shade. It could also use protection from wind. A stoloniferous plant which may be propagated by division. When planting runners be sure not to bury the crowns. Fertilize with a multi- purpose fertilzer. . Can be used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets.
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