Overview
Sarracenia 'Thomas' is a clump forming, columnar upright, matforming bogs in the genus Sarracenia, part of the Sarraceniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sarracenia 'Thomas' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Sarracenia 'Thomas' is an evergreen cultivar of the Sarracenia genus, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright, and mat-forming habit. Like other Sarracenia, it produces tubular pitchers with hooded tops that trap insects, and solitary, nodding cup-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained or poorly-drained acidic loam soil. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is propagated by division.
About the genus
Sarracenia is a genus comprising 8 to 11 species of North American pitcher plants, commonly called trumpet pitchers. The genus belongs to the family Sarraceniaceae, which also contain the closely allied genera Darlingtonia and Heliamphora.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sarracenia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Sarracenia 'Thomas' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bogs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sarracenia 'Thomas'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, tortrix moth caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sarracenia 'Thomas'?
Sarracenia 'Thomas' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sarracenia 'Thomas' need?
Sarracenia 'Thomas' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Sarracenia 'Thomas' hardy in the UK?
Sarracenia 'Thomas' 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 Sarracenia 'Thomas'?
Division.
More in the Sarracenia genus
- Sarracenia flavayellow pitcher plant
- Sarracenia leucophylla from Okaloosa Co., Florida
- Sarracenia purpureacommon pitcher plant
- Sarracenia rubrasweet pitcher plant
- Sarracenia x ahlesii