Overview
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Pinguicula, part of the Lentibulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the genus Pinguicula, known for its carnivorous plants with sticky, succulent leaves that attract and digest insects. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil of acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cultivation in fertile, moist conditions and is often grown as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pinguicula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 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
- H6
Plant details
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut'
- Propagation
- Seed, Leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut'?
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' need?
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' hardy in the UK?
Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Pinguicula 'Fraser Beaut'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings.
More in the Pinguicula genus
- Pinguicula alpinaalpine butterwort
- Pinguicula heterophylla
- Pinguicula macrophylla
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- Pinguicula primuliflora
- Pinguicula 'Florian'
- Pinguicula reticulata
- Pinguicula villosa