Overview
Sarracenia x ahlesii is a clump forming, columnar upright, matforming bogs in the genus Sarracenia, part of the Sarraceniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sarracenia x ahlesii 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 x ahlesii is a cultivar of the Sarracenia genus, which comprises evergreen, rhizomatous perennials forming rosettes with tubular, insect-trapping pitchers topped by hoods. This cultivar grows in a clump-forming, columnar upright or mat-forming habit and is suited to bogs, conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained or poorly-drained acidic loam soil. Sarracenia x ahlesii is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil, with division as the preferred propagation method. It is notable in spring and summer.
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 x ahlesii 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 x ahlesii
- 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 x ahlesii?
Sarracenia x ahlesii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sarracenia x ahlesii need?
Sarracenia x ahlesii grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Sarracenia x ahlesii hardy in the UK?
Sarracenia x ahlesii 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 x ahlesii?
Division.
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- Sarracenia leucophylla from Okaloosa Co., Florida
- Sarracenia purpureacommon pitcher plant
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