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.