Drosera regia — Clump forming

Overview

Drosera regia is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera regia 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 regia is a clump-forming cultivar of the Drosera genus, a group of carnivorous plants known as sundews. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with east, south, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but not waterlogged, with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, as well as conservatories and greenhouses, Drosera regia is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved 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 regia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse