Sarracenia flava var. ornata - Maroon Throat (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) MK-F88

Description

Arguably one of the best Sarracenia flava var. ornata available. This is a sturdy, vigorous Sarracenia flava with strong colouration making it a stand-out plant in the greenhouse.

The throat splotch is a deep red/ purple colour with matching lip and veination. Although not a named Sarracenia cultivar, this plant is well-known as F88 from Mike King's numbering system.

More Information

National collection description: F88 var. ornata, Solid red throat with diffused veins around neck, Apalachicola National Forest, FL W,(PW)

Plant Size On Offer

Plant photos are usually of the mother plant, not the smaller divisions offered for sale.

Divisions taken from mother plants are planted into 9cm pots. The size of divisions 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 get in touch.

Basic Care

Sarracenia plants are incredibly easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location for Sarracenia, they can be grown outside in the UK but a greenhouse provides a longer growing season. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Sarracenia.

1. Provide as much sun as possible.
2. Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
3. Use acidic soil. A 1:1 peat moss & perlite mix is typical but you can also research peat-free alternatives.

Click here to read a more in-depth guide to growing Sarracenia in the UK.