Lollypop strain guide
Lollypop is an indica-leaning hybrid of Cinderella 99 and Romulan, two parents that could hardly be more different. People describe a sweet, earthy smell and a feel that starts with a lift and drifts into something heavier. It's a lesser-known strain, so expect fewer details than for the big names.
Where does Lollypop come from?
The strain databases agree on the cross: Cinderella 99, a bright, sativa-leaning hybrid from Brothers Grimm, and Romulan, an old-school indica with roots in British Columbia. Lollypop is usually listed as leaning indica, roughly 70/30.
Who made it is not documented. The breeder is listed as unknown, and there's no clear record of when or where it first appeared. You'll sometimes see the name spelled Lollipop.
What does Lollypop smell and taste like?
Descriptions vary more than usual. Some people pick up sweet, sugary berry notes, close to a blueberry candy, with a little spice and nuttiness. Others describe something earthier, with vanilla, a light diesel edge and a hint of pine.
The common thread is sweet on top and earthy underneath. No terpene results for Lollypop using the common terpenes are published in the sources we checked, so we've left that part blank rather than guess from its parents.
Lollypop effects: what people report
People often describe an upbeat start: happy, talkative and a bit creative, which fits the Cinderella 99 side. As it settles, reports lean toward relaxed and calm, and some people say it turns sleepy, which sounds more like Romulan. Where it lands for you probably depends on how much you have.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and there aren't many reviews to go on. Dry eyes come up as a complaint, and a few people mention feeling paranoid.
How strong is Lollypop?
Lollypop is a moderate to high THC strain by published listings, usually given as about 16% to 19% THC with very little CBD. That's a bit gentler than many newer dessert strains, but still plenty for a beginner.
Start small and give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label matter more than any strain average, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what to look for.
Buying Lollypop in Canada
Lollypop is not a common name, so check the label carefully. Make sure you're looking at Lollypop and not a similarly named candy strain, and check whether the producer lists the Cinderella 99 and Romulan cross.
If you find it, look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its sweet smell.
Lollypop vs Romulan
Romulan is one of Lollypop's parents, and the two make an interesting pair. Romulan is a straight-ahead indica with a piney, earthy smell and a heavy, body-first feel, and it's usually listed a few points higher in THC. Lollypop softens that with Cinderella 99's brighter side: a sweeter smell and a more upbeat start before it settles. If you want something heavy from the first puff, Romulan is the classic. If you'd like a lift first, Lollypop is the gentler of the two.
Strains like Lollypop
If you like Lollypop, these are worth a look:
- Romulan: the indica parent, earthy and piney with a heavier feel.
- Cinderella 99: the sativa-leaning parent, bright and citrusy with an energetic reputation.
- White Rhino: a parent of Romulan, for more of that relaxed, old-school side.
- Grapefruit: another Cinderella 99 offspring, sweeter and fruitier.
