Lipstick Campion
Lipstick Campion (Lychnis sieboldii 'Lipstick')
Lipstick Campion (Lychnis sieboldii 'Lipstick') is a bold, upright perennial known for its vivid red-pink blooms and soft, green foliage. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings, it adds striking color, texture, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This variety produces rich, red-pink, star-shaped flowers that bloom from early to midsummer. The vibrant blooms create a dramatic focal point, while the soft green foliage provides texture and contrast. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollinator health.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
Ideal Uses
- Borders: Adds dramatic, vivid color to garden beds.
- Cottage Gardens: Ideal for informal, naturalistic plantings.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Wildlife Gardens: Enhances biodiversity with nectar-rich blooms.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant thereafter.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization needed; avoid overfeeding.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
Why Choose Lipstick Campion?
- Vibrant Red-Pink Blooms: Adds bold, dramatic color to the landscape.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller gardens and containers.
- Drought-Tolerant: Low maintenance and resilient once established.
For bold color and resilient beauty, Lipstick Campion (Lychnis sieboldii 'Lipstick') is an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
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