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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. cuprea - Copper Top MK-A67

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Sarracenia alata var. alata (Jackson County, Florida)

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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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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 psittacina var. psittacina (George County, Alabama)

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Sarracenia psittacina var. psittacina (George County, Alabama)

Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea var. riplicola (Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada) MK-PP14

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea var. riplicola (Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada) MK-PP14

Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa 'Gigantea'

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa ‘Gigantea’ is a selected form of Sarracenia purpurea distributed through Triffid Nurseries. It represents a large...

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Sarracenia leucophylla - L3 Giant (Citronelle, Alabama)

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Sarracenia leucophylla L3 Giant is an impressive Sarracenia with location genetics from Citronelle, Alabama. This plant is known for its imposing s...

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Black Sheer'

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Black Sheer'

Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone F (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145F

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone H (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145H

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia purpurea 'Belly of Blood'

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In 1999, seeds of Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa were successfully germinated at the University of California. After several years of cultivatio...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida) is a dark, heavily pigmented form selected from the Florida panhandle...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' is a stunning Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea from North Carolina’s Green Swamp. It has the classi...

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata - Lidless Form

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata - Lidless Form

Sarracenia alata var. atrorubra - Orange/ Pink (Jackson County, Mississippi)

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This particular clone of the Sarracenia alata var. atrorubra is quite different. It originated from wild-collected seed in Jackson County, Mississi...

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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 alata 'Black Flag'

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This great-looking Sarracenia was purchased by ourselves as Sarracenia alata 'Black Flag', presumably due to the dark hood that develops throughout...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii ‘Chipola Giant’ Dr. Eberhard König (Chipola River, Florida) MK-PV55

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One of the giants! The 'Chipola Giant' Sarracenia purpurea subsp venosa var. burkii (or Sarracenia rosea if you prefer) clones are real show-stoppe...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea (County Roscommon, Ireland)

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Sarracenia purpurea, being native to the North America continent, should not be expected to be found growing wild in Ireland. However, there are po...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone D (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145D

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone G (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145G

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii 'Chipola Giant' (Chipola River, Florida)

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Sarracenia purpurea 'Chipola Giant' is a name given to a few clones of giant Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii (Sarracenia rosea) origi...

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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.