Overview
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Drosera genus, commonly known as sundews, which are carnivorous herbaceous plants. This evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acidic to neutral pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for patio and container planting, as well as sub-tropical conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of interest during spring and summer. Propagation is possible through seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Drosera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant'?
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' need?
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' hardy in the UK?
Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Drosera intermedia 'Carolina Giant'?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Drosera genus
- Drosera anglicagreat sundew
- Drosera auriculataclimbing sundew
- Drosera binata var. binata
- Drosera brevifolia
- Drosera callistos
- Drosera capillaris
- Drosera cistiflora
- Drosera dilatatopetiolaris
