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Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia Max Rawlings
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia Max Rawlings
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'
Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'

Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings'

North American Pitcher Plant
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
£38.99 - £38.99
£38.99
£38.99 - £38.99
£38.99
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 'Max Rawlings'

Chris Rawlins bred Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings' by crossing S. leucophylla with S. × catesbaei and germinating the seed in the Spring of 1990. Both parent plants were purchased from Adrian Slack's Nursery, Marston Exotics. The pitchers of 'Max Rawlings' can grow to a height of 70 cm and have green bases that gradually turn red-veined on a cream background near the mouth. As the pitcher ages, the red colour can extend all the way to the base.

The hood of the plant has downward-pointing hairs on the interior and undulates around the edge, with a very prominent upturned spur at the apex. In young pitchers, the hood is cream with heavy red venation, but as the plant ages, the background colour turns pink and eventually red, with deeper red veins.

The flowers are orange with a green umbrella and red petals and are borne on a stem that often has a waviness near the top.

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings' 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 'Max Rawlings'

Basic Sarracenia Care

Sarracenia 'Max Rawlings' 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

Can I grow Sarracenia outdoors in the UK?

Yes, most Sarracenia species are fully frost-tolerant and can live outside all year round in UK gardens, bog gardens, or patio pots. Species such as leucophylla and psittacina can be more sensitive and usually fare better in an unheated greenhouse.

How do I water Sarracenia?
  • March–October: Stand the plant pot in a saucer or tray containing 1 to 3 cm of rainwater (or more when the weather's really warm). The soil should never be allowed to dry out.
  • November–February: Keep the soil just damp, reducing the standing water significantly while they rest.
Can I use tapwater for Sarracenia?

No, unless you live in a very soft water area (<50ppm) do not use tapwater. Regular tap water contains minerals, lime, and chlorine that burn and kill the roots over time.
Always use collected rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water.

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy?

Yes, Sarracenia need a cold winter rest period (roughly from Halloween to Valentine's Day) with lower temperatures (unheated greenhouses, cold frames, or bright sheds). Their old pitchers will turn brown and die back; this is completely natural. Trim away dead growth in late winter to prevent mould (botrytis).

Read more here: How to Keep Your Sarracenia Healthy Through Winter Dormancy

What kind of soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a specialist peat-free or low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost, typically mixed with perlite or equivalent for drainage. Never use standard multi-purpose garden compost, which contains too many nutrients.

Read more here: Sarracenia Soil Mix Guide: Simple Pitcher Plant Soil for Beginners

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