perennial

Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry

Fragaria 'Lipstick'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

6 inches

Width

24 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

Short-lived perennial, best renewed every few years

Native To

Garden origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Fragaria, the strawberry genus, consists of low-growing, herbaceous perennials that spread by runners to form a mat of trifoliate leaves. They are widely grown for their delicious fruit. 'Lipstick' is an ornamental strawberry, a hybrid between a strawberry and a cinquefoil (Potentilla). It is prized for its uniquely vibrant, deep rose-red to magenta flowers, rather than its small, edible but not particularly flavorful fruit.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Grown primarily for its unique and beautiful deep rose-red flowers, which are produced over a long period from spring to summer. It forms an attractive, low-maintenance groundcover.

Excellent for edging paths, spilling over walls, or as a 'spiller' component in container arrangements and hanging baskets.

The flowers attract bees and other pollinators. The small fruits, if left, provide food for birds and other small wildlife.

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Planting

How to Grow

Choose a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil.
Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter.
Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Set the plants so the crown is just above the soil line.
Water in well and apply a layer of mulch.
Keep consistently moist, especially during hot weather.

Pro Tip

For the best flower show, provide full sun and consistent moisture. The flowers are the main attraction, not the fruit.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant in full sun for the most abundant flowers.
Use as a spiller in containers or hanging baskets.
Allow it to spread via runners to form a groundcover.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Don't

Don't expect large, sweet fruit like a culinary strawberry.
Avoid planting the crown too deep, which can cause it to rot.
Don't let the soil dry out completely.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Plant
Spring Cleanup

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Colorful flowering groundcoverVibrant border edging plantSpiller for containers and hanging baskets

Companion Plants

Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' Lobelia erinus Alyssum Thymus serpyllum

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry questions

What zones can Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry grow in?

Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry bloom?

Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry typically blooms in late spring through mid-summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry need full sun?

Lipstick Hybrid Strawberry does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.