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Lipstick Strawberry

Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick'

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Overview

The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8. It boasts striking deep pink blossoms contrasting with lush green foliage. The plant reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads 12-24 inches wide. While it produces small, edible strawberries, 'Lipstick' is primarily valued for its decorative appeal and ground-covering ability. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for borders and containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type Ground cover, Perennial
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The plant reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads 12-24 inches wideLipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soilLipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — It boasts striking deep pink blossoms contrasting with lush green foliageLipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — 'Lipstick' is primarily valued for its decorative appeal and ground-covering ability

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Inches
Mature width
20–24 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Rosaceae

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Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The plant reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads 12-24 inches wide
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — It boasts striking deep pink blossoms contrasting with lush green foliage
Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — 'Lipstick' is primarily valued for its decorative appeal and ground-covering ability

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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