Fragaria 'Lipstick' (Lipstick Strawberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusFragaria
Cultivar'Lipstick'
CategoryPerennials
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
The fruit is edible.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread15 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGround cover, rock gardens, foundations and container planting.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained humusy soils.
PestsBerries are susceptible to anthracnose, leaf spots, rots, wilts, powdery mildew and blights. Spider mites and aphids may be a problem.
Notable SpecimensOlds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionClumps of tri-foliate, coarsely-toother, strawberry-like foliage that forms a bushy, compact mound that is 20 cm tall.
Flower DescriptionSmall, 5-petaled flowers that are 3 - 4 cm in diameter, appear late spring to early summer and again in autumn. Flowers occasionally produce berries.
Fruit DescriptionSmall berries.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are rose-red with a yellow center. The foliage is deep green.

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