Fragaria Lipstick ('Stickbolwi') (F)
strawberry [Lipstick]
An ornamental strawberry producing spreading mounds of more or less evergreen foliage with rose pink flowers from spring through to autumn. These are followed by bright red fruits which are edible but bland
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | Red | |
| Autumn | Pink | Green | Red | |
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Fragaria are stoloniferous perennials with leaves composed of three leaflets, and rounded white or pink flowers followed by edible red fruits
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Remove and transplant runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Remove excess runners and cut back old foliage and flower stems at the end of the season
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot
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