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Sarracenia Hybrids

A hybrid is a plant whose parentage contains more than one species. This could be a simple, naturally occurring hybrid such as Sarracenia × moorei, a cross between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla. Or, it could be a more complex mix of selectively bred genes to create a stunning Sarracenia cultivar (cultivated variety).

Sarracenia 'Juthatip Soper'

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Created by Matthew Soper in 1997, Sarracenia 'Juthatip Soper' is an attractive carnivorous plant with characteristic upright pitchers that are init...

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Sarracenia × catesbaei

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This Sarracenia × catesbaei, originally from Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, is a selected form of the natural hybrid between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia ...

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Sarracenia 'Frog's Porn'

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Well, this is one weird Sarracenia hybrid. It's one of Ian Salter's creations, made from Sarracenia minor var. okefenokeensis and Sarracenia alata ...

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Leelou's'

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Sarracenia 'Leelou's' is a cultivated hybrid between Sarracenia × moorei 'Wilkerson's White Knight' and Sarracenia × moorei 'Wilkerson’s Red'. The ...

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Sarracenia 'Liquorice Lips'

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Sarracenia 'Liquorice Lips' is a rare and distinct cultivar, highly prized by collectors. Its origins trace back to a batch of seedlings at PJ Plan...

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Sarracenia 'Blackadder'

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Looking for a Sarracenia that's as cunning as a fox who's just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University? You've come to the right p...

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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 '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 'Red Sumatra'

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Sarracenia × excellens X leucophylla MK-H94

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This is a lovely-looking little Sarracenia hybrid. Although at first glance it appears to be a pretty Sarracenia leucophylla, one of the parents is...

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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 × popei

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Sarracenia × popei is a hybrid of S. flava and S. rubra. That offers a wide range of variability amongst plants that are S. × popei! Our popei prod...

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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 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)

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This lovely-looking Sarracenia hybrid takes some of the best qualities from both parents. The pitchers are velvety soft pubescent form from the Sar...

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Sarracenia (leucophylla X × popei) X × moorei

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OK, so let's take a look at the makeup of this plant in terms of the species involved, here's what we get; Sarracenia [leucophylla X (flava x rubra...

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Sarracenia × alava

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A nice, vigorous form of Sarracenia × alava (Sarracenia flava X Sarracenia alata). Looks great if left to form a decent sixed clump.

Sarracenia × moorei OBH26 (× moorei Norman Parker X 'Leah Wilkerson')

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Sarracenia × moorei OBH26 comes from a cross made by Oliver Bres of Sarracenia Addiction in France. He paired a large red-form Sarracenia × moorei ...

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Sarracenia 'Veiny Thing'

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Sarracenia × farnhamii

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Sarracenia × farnhamii is a natural hybrid between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia rubra. It combines the tall, flared pitchers of leucophyll...

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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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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.