About
This small to medium clump-forming, insectivorous perennial hybrid reaching 15-30cm in height. Its open-topped pitchers are mottled with shades of pink and red and green veining.
About the genus
Sarracenia can be evergreen or herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with rosettes of phyllodes mostly modified into insect-catching tubular pitchers with hooded lids, and solitary, nodding cup-shaped flowers in spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright, Matforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass, keep moist in full light with shelter from hot sun. Use an acidic potting medium with moss. In winter, keep slightly drier, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. Can also be grown outdoors in a bog garden See carnivorous plant cultivation
PruningNo pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free