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Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr'
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia Johnny Marr
Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr'

Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr'

North American Pitcher Plant
Availability:
Low stock
£59.99 - £59.99
£59.99
£59.99 - £59.99
£59.99
Supplied in a 9cm Pot

You’ll receive one established division growing in a 9cm pot with soil perfect for Sarracenia. Plant size and seasonal appearance will vary; photos show our mother plants.

Seasonal Information

30.07.26 - Many Sarracenia species and hybrids are starting to lose their early pitchers, which may now be removed before shipping

Delivery Information

Delivery from £4.99 (mainland UK). We aim to dispatch orders within 2 working days.

Description of Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr'

Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr' is a good-looking hybrid created in 1999 by crossing a Sarracenia × catesbaei (Sarracenia flava var. cuprea X Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa) with another S. flava var. cuprea. This cultivar produces robust, upright pitchers reaching around 60 cm in height, featuring a wide, open mouth (5–7 cm across) and a gracefully undulating hood spanning approximately 12 cm.

The spring pitchers are particularly striking, with the upper two-thirds glowing in a brilliant copper hue, a vivid display that makes it a standout in any collection. As summer progresses, the pitchers transform into a deep burgundy-purple, accentuated by near-black veining.

The plant also bears elegant, pale pink flowers measuring about 10 cm in diameter. Named in honour of the legendary guitarist at the 2010 RHS Flower Show in Tatton Park by Matthew Soper.

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr' 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.

Sarracenia Johnny Marr

Basic Sarracenia Care

Sarracenia 'Johnny Marr' is easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Sarracenia pitcher plants.

  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.

Take a look at our full, in-depth guide for more information.

Full Care Guide

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.

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