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Sarracenia × moorei 'Santa Rosa Big Mouth' (Santa Rosa County, Florida)

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Santa Rosa Big Mouth' from Santa Rosa County, Florida, is a tall plant with pitchers that often reach 70 to 80 cm. The name fi...

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Adrian Slack'

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Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack' is a carnivorous plant named in tribute to the renowned Sarracenia grower, Adrian Slack. Although the exact parentage of ...

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Sarracenia flava var. maxima 'James Wong' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Possibly the most handsome Sarracenia flava var. maxima out there! This Sarracenia flava was selected by Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants...

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Sarracenia alata var. alata f. viridescens (Washington County, Alabama)

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Sarracenia alata var. alata f. viridescens (Washington County, Alabama) is an anthocyanin-free form of the pale pitcher plant. Unlike typical alata...

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) F25

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora F25 (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) is a selected red tube form from one of the most famous Sarracenia r...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina) is a copper-lidded form from the coastal plain of North Carolina. Plants...

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Sarracenia alata - Areolate Form (Jasper County, Texas)

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Here's an interesting Sarracenia alata! This is an areolate form which is relatively unusual  for this species. Areoles are small windows on the pi...

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Sarracenia oreophila Heavily Veined (DeKalb County, Alabama) MK-O5

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This is an attractive Sarracenia oreophila both in shape and pattern. As the name suggests it is heavily veined with the veins getting darker as th...

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Sarracenia flava var. flava (Dorchester County, South Carolina)

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This vigorous clone of Sarracenia flava is a great plant if you want an easy-to-grow, nice-sized, and hard-as-nails Sarracenia flava var. flava. Th...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Pender County, North Carolina) MK-F173

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Beautifully blushed with copper on the lid, this Sarracenia flava var. cuprea is a great example of a classic copper-top Sarracenia flava. A vigoro...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Exum, North Carolina) MK-F131A

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This is an attractive clone of copper-top Sarracenia flava. Relatively fast-growing, this flava can make a great display if left to fill a large po...

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Sarracenia rubra subsp. alabamensis (Thorsby, Alabama) MK-RA3

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Sarracenia oreophila var. oreophila (Centre, Alabama)

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This is an excellent example of a typical phenotype Sarracenia oreophila var. oreophila! The pitchers are a delicious lime green colour with a slig...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla (Citronelle, Alabama)

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla (Citronelle, Alabama)

Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) PJP-F RUG 01

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Originally from the national collection of Paul & Jackie Gardner of P&J Plants (F RUG 01) this is a fantastic cut-throat Sarracenia flava! ...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Santee Coastal Reserve, South Carolina)

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This is a vigorous-growing copper-topped Sarracenia flava var. cuprea. The pitcher hoods are large with the cuprea blushing on the top. A really ni...

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Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata (Interstate 16/12, Desoto, Stone County, Mississippi)

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This is one of our favourite Sarracenia alata! The pitchers of this clone of Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata develop a strong red colour maki...

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Sarracenia alata var. ornata - Heavily Veined Form (Hill Top Lakes, Texas) MK-A16

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As its name suggests, this is one veiny Sarracenia alata! The green pitchers are jam-packed with fine red veins making them a stand-out alata. If y...

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Sarracenia alata var. alata (Jackson County, Florida)

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Leah Wilkerson'

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Sarracenia 'Leah Wilkerson' is a naturally occurring hybrid that was found in a bog on private property in Walton County, Florida. This Sarracenia ...

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Sarracenia × moorei (flava var. rugelli X leucophylla) (Florida) MK-H34

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A nice-sized, attractive Sarracenia × moorei showing characteristics of both parents. The flower is a beautiful two-toned colour, taking more influ...

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Sarracenia alata var. alata - Pubescent Form (Perdido, Alabama)

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This Sarracenia alata var. alata is a pubescent form of Sarracenia from Perdido in Alabama (the Eastern part of Sarracenia alata's natural range), ...

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Sarracenia flava var. flava 'Maxima'

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The pitchers of this impressive Sarracenia flava var. flava are well-formed and large, usually about 75cm tall or sometimes more. The upper part of...

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FAQs

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy in the UK?

Yes. Sarracenia are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older pitchers may brown off; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.

What compost/soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants. Repotting into a fresh mix every few years helps keep plants vigorous.

Do Sarracenia need full sun?

Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, sturdier pitchers, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer pitchers. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.

Do I need to use rainwater for Sarracenia?

Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Sarracenia dislike minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to leaf tip burn, slow growth, and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.

Can Sarracenia live outside all year in the UK?

In most of the UK, yes, Sarracenia are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Species such as Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia psittacina often perform better in a greenhouse.