Fragaria x 'Lipstick'

Grown primarily for its ornamental value
Deep pink-red flowers with yellow centres
Flowers rise just above or throughout the foliage
Deep green foliage forms a bushy, trailing mound
Useful as a ground cover, in containers or hanging baskets
Bloom Time: Late spring and repeat in the fall
Flower Size: 3.5 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
30-50 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Although the fruit is edible, it is not tasty and should be removed promptly to encourage new blooms and foliage growth.

Additional Notes about Ornamental Strawberry:

Fragaria 'Lipstick' is a result of a cross between Fragaria x ananassa and Potentilla palustris.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Lt. Spr-Sum
Rebloomer

HABIT:
Trailing

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging