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A cross of Sarracenia flava plants from two different sites in Florida: Blackwater and Wewahitchka. The seeds that produced this clone were origina...
View full detailsSarracenia × miniata is a hybrid of Sarracenia minor and Sarracenia alata. This particular clone is from the holotype at Kew Gardens in London. Bot...
View full detailsBrook's Hybrid, or to give it its full name, Sarracenia × moorei 'Brooks Hybrid', is a hybrid of Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla. It is...
View full detailsThis Sarracenia × moorei (Sarracenia flava X Sarracenia leucophylla) was selected and grown by renowned carnivorous plant grower Ian Salter in Wale...
View full detailsSarracenia 'Leah Wilkerson' is a naturally occurring hybrid that was found in a bog on private property in Walton County, Florida. This Sarracenia ...
View full detailsSarracenia × soperi (Sarracenia alata – Red Lid X Sarracenia flava var. ornata) is a classic hybrid by Adrian Slack. It combines the upright struct...
View full detailsNamed 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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Here's an unusual, but attractive, Sarracenia hybrid! This bright green hybrid is a cross of 2 anthocyanin-free (no red) parents in Sarracenia × gi...
View full detailsA nice-sized, attractive Sarracenia × moorei showing characteristics of both parents. The flower is a beautiful two-toned colour, taking more influ...
View full detailsThis Sarracenia × moorei was selected by legendary carnivorous plantsman Adrian Slack in the 1980's, so you know it must be a good one! The pitcher...
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At first glance, this Sarracenia may be easily confused with Sarracenia leucophylla. It is, however, a stunning hybrid from Japan. The pitchers tra...
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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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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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A stunning Sarracenia hybrid, arguably one of the best created and certainly one of our favourites! Sarracenia 'Iamsatyricon' was grown from seed i...
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Sarracenia 'God’s Gift' is a selected seedling from the complex hybrid Sarracenia × mitchelliana (Sarracenia leucophylla X Sarracenia purpurea veno...
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Although it has the appearance of a robust Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia 'Giant Cotton' is actually a striking hybrid between Sarracenia leuco...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.