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Named Sarracenia Cultivars

Sarracenia 'Barry Soper'

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Named after Matt Soper's (Hampshire Carnivorous Plants) father, Sarracenia 'Barry Soper' is among the finest looking Sarracenia. The pitchers devel...

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Sarracenia 'Asuka No. 4'

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National collection description: MK-H232 Sarracenia x ‘Asuka No. 4’ (MH 2010)

Sarracenia 'Asbo'

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This is one wild Sarracenia! With its large, skewiff mouth and flared hood Sarracenia 'Asbo' is sure to stand out in any collection. In the UK, ASB...

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Sarracenia × areolata 'Langford Williams'

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MK-H141

Sarracenia 'Alucard'

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Sarracenia ‘Alucard’ is a fascinating and mysterious carnivorous plant that is sure to capture anybody's attention. This complex hybrid of Sarracen...

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Sarracenia 'Akaikane'

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MK-H298

Sarracenia × ahlesii 'Complexion'

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PJP-H137

Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight'

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From the 1990's came a beautiful Sarracenia leucophylla hybrid (Sarracenia leucophylla x Sarracenia x willisii) created by Mark Edwards of New Zeal...

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Elizabeth'

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This is one really elegant Sarracenia × moorei and a favourite in the collection! As a × moorei this plant is a cross between Sarracenia flava and ...

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Sarracenia flava f. viridescens 'Suspicion'

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Sarracenia flava f. viridescens 'Suspicion' is a well-known, all-green clone of Sarracenia flava that stands out in any collection. The only named ...

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Sarracenia × mitchelliana 'Mary Cheek'

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Sarracenia 'Mary Cheek' is a striking Sarracenia hybrid, bred by Roy Cheek and named after his wife, Mary. As a Sarracenia × mitchelliana, it combi...

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Sarracenia 'Hummer's Hammerhead'

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Created in 1992 by John Hummer, this hybrid is one of the most instantly recognisable Sarracenia around. The name Sarracenia 'Hummer's Hammerhead' ...

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Sarracenia 'Red Sumatra'

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MK-H45

Sarracenia 'Manta Ray'

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Sarracenia 'Manta Ray' is a distinctive Sarracenia cultivar prized for its unique form. Its exact genetic lineage is not widely published, making i...

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Sarracenia × areolata 'October Hope'

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Sarracenia × areolata 'October Hope' is a beautiful hybrid of Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia alata selected for its strong late-season growt...

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Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B

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The Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B is a striking hybrid created by Gary Wheeler, derived from Sarracenia leucophylla X (Sarracenia moorei X...

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Sarracenia 'Diane Whittaker'

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A beautiful Michael King Sarracenia Hybrid with stunning pinks that change throughout the season! This hybrid was created by crossing a Sarracenia ...

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Sarracenia 'Mr Purple Haze'

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Sarracenia 'Mr Purple Haze' is a stunning purple (as you'd expect!) Sarracenia hybrid created by well-known Sarracenia growing Roy Cheek in the 199...

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Sarracenia 'Ellie Wang'

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Sarracenia 'Ellie Wang' is a beautiful Sarracenia cultivar that Mike Wang developed in the San Francisco Bay Area. He named the plant for his daugh...

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Sarracenia 'Veiny Thing'

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IP-X125, JS-H155

Sarracenia 'Barba'

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Formally known as Sarracenia 'Barbapapa', this is the first Sarracenia to join the Sarracenia House collection! Some say it's the one that started ...

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Sarracenia 'Tarn'

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This is a beautiful Sarracenia that arguably looks better in the flesh than in photographs. The lip develops into a defined red which looks great a...

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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.