This is one of the most vigorous hybrids in our collection, made with two very prolific plants. In spring, it produces green pitchers with some light red veins. In late season, it produces much more vibrant pitchers with brighter red veins. The insides of the pitchers also darken with red. On top of that, it clumps up very quickly. This hybrid was made with the red hood form of S. alata.
*Newly introduced to our inventory in 2024.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 16 inches.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• 2nd-season division from select mother plants. (NOT a recent division.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
2nd Season Divisions
After dividing our mother plants in spring, we grow the divisions for a year before releasing them. You get a more vigorous plant with a healthier root system when compared to a recent division.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Fully developed pitchers will gradually appear.
• June-August: Full display of pitchers.
• September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
Normally, I wouldn't review dormant plants, but I was so impressed by the size of this rhizome that I will make an exception. It looks quite healthy with green leaf bases, and it was so big that I divided it into a mixed planter with Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok'.
Plant came quickly, arrived dormant and sprouted up right away!
Dormant as expected but in excellent condition
