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Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting'

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Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting' is an elegant Sarracenia hybrid, beloved for its beautiful pitchers and hardy nature. This hybrid was created by crossing Sarracenia leucophylla with (Sarracenia rubra X Sarracenia psittacina), combining the best traits of its parents. Originating from...
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Supplied in a 9cm Pot

Your plant will arrive potted, in a carnivorous plant soil perfect for Sarracenia.

Seasonal Information

Due to an early season and a glut of flies pitchers may now be starting to brown and/ or flop. This is normal for Sarracenia as they absorb nutrients and the rhizome grows

Delivery Information

Delivery from £4.99 (mainland UK). We aim to dispatch orders within 3 working days.

Plant Description

Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting' is an elegant Sarracenia hybrid, beloved for its beautiful pitchers and hardy nature. This hybrid was created by crossing Sarracenia leucophylla with (Sarracenia rubra X Sarracenia psittacina), combining the best traits of its parents. Originating from a single seedling gifted to the North Carolina Botanical Garden in 1985, it has since charmed growers with its unique features.  

The pitchers grow up to 35 cm tall, standing stiffly upright with a slight outward curve. The upper third flares gracefully, crowned by a ruffled hood, a nod to its leucophylla heritage, while the speckled patterning and hairy interior reveal its psittacina lineage. Its modest height comes from S. rubra, which also influences its small red flowers. The colouring is a real showstopper: deep green at the base fading into rich maroon-red, adorned with bold white spots.  

Thriving in full sun, it produces pitchers all season, peaking in late summer and autumn. Hardy down to -18°C (0°F), it’s both tough and refined, like a royal attendant, hence its whimsical name, 'Ladies in Waiting'. A true gem for any carnivorous plant collection!

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting' 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 'Ladies in Waiting'

Basic Sarracenia Care

Sarracenia 'Ladies in Waiting' 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