Sarracenia × catesbaei 'Golden Eagle'

Description of Sarracenia × catesbaei 'Golden Eagle'

Sarracenia × catesbaei 'Golden Eagle' is a hybrid pitcher plant. Like all Sarracenia × catesbaei, it results from a cross between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia purpurea. This combination creates a robust and hardy Sarracenia.

The 'Golden Eagle' cultivar produces large, upright pitchers. These can reach heights of up to 60cm. The traps exhibit a green and golden-yellow colouration. This is complemented by a deep red flush at the throat and lid. The venation across the pitcher body is prominent and dark.

Its form blends characteristics from both parent species. It inherits the tall, elegant stature of Sarracenia flava. From Sarracenia purpurea, it gains a tougher constitution and wider pitcher girth. This hybrid is fully hardy and handles cold UK winters well.

The plant flowers in spring. Its blooms are typically a rich, crimson red.

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia × catesbaei 'Golden Eagle' mother plants. Divisions are taken from the mother plants and are planted into 9cm pots to be sold. Division sizes can vary greatly and will always be sent largest first. If you'd like to know the size of a plant before ordering, please feel free to contact us.