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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 'Ladies in Waiting' X 'Hummer's Hammerhead' Cl. 2

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This is a delightful little Sarracenia hybrid created by Stephen Morely in Yorkshire, England. Think of a plant with the colouration of Sarracenia ...

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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 × moorei - Pubescent Red

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Sarracenia × moorei (SL26 X SFA12)

Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr'

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Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr' is a good-looking hybrid created in 1999 by crossing a Sarracenia × catesbaei (Sarracenia flava var. cuprea X Sarracenia p...

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Sarracenia leucophylla X × moorei 'Adrian Slack' - Clone G MK-H386G

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Joanna' X × exornata 'Peaches and Cream'

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Sarracenia × moorei 'Joanna' X × exornata 'Peaches and Cream' combines two well-known hybrids, bringing together shape, structure, and fine veining...

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Sarracenia × moorei (MK-F117 X MK-L20a) MK-H221

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Sarracenia × moorei (MK-F117 × MK-L20a) is a cross between Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton, Florida) and a tall, red-lipped Sarracenia leucop...

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Sarracenia × catesbaei (flava Red Tube X purpurea subsp. venosa) PM-HB9a

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Sarracenia × catesbaei (flava Red Tube × purpurea subsp. venosa) is a Sarracenia hybrid that combines the upright growth of Sarracenia flava with t...

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Sarracenia × harperi

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Sarracenia × moorei (flava 'Maxima' X leucophylla)

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Sarracenia × moorei (flava 'Maxima' X leucophylla)

Sarracenia × readii MS-SH014

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Sarracenia × readii is a naturally occurring hybrid of Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia rubra. This particular Sarracenia × readii was origina...

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Sarracenia 'Vogel'

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Sarracenia 'Vogel' is a well-known Sarracenia cultivar known for its robust, bulging pitchers and distinctive colouration. The pitchers reach nearl...

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Sarracenia 'Asbo' X × exornata 'Peaches and Cream'

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Sarracenia 'Asbo' × 'Peaches and Cream' is a hybrid that combines strong shape and vigour with a softer colour palette. The influence of 'Asbo' can...

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Sarracenia × mitchelliana

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Sarracenia × mitchelliana is a natural hybrid between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia purpurea. This cross combines the upright growth of leu...

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Sarracenia 'Lynda Butt'

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Sarracenia 'Lynda Butt' is a hybrid crafted by the renowned carnivorous plant pioneer Adrian Slack in the UK. This beautiful cultivar is named in h...

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Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting'

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Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting' is an elegant Sarracenia hybrid, beloved for its beautiful pitchers and hardy nature. This hybrid was created by cro...

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Sarracenia × moorei X oreophila (Steve Taverner)

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Sarracenia × moorei X oreophila

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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Sarracenia × miniata

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Sarracenia × miniata is a hybrid of Sarracenia minor and Sarracenia alata. Both parent species influence the shape of this plant with the distincti...

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Sarracenia × soperi 'Roy Cheek'

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Named after well-known horticulturalist Roy Cheek at the 2018 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show by Matt Soper. This Sarracenia × soperi (S. alata X S. ...

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Sarracenia × soperi (alata - Red Lid X flava var. ornata) MK-H17

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Sarracenia × soperi (Sarracenia alata – Red Lid X Sarracenia flava var. ornata) is a classic hybrid by Adrian Slack. It combines the upright struct...

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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 - Ian Salter Clone 3

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This Sarracenia × moorei (Sarracenia flava X Sarracenia leucophylla) was selected and grown by renowned carnivorous plant grower Ian Salter in Wale...

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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.