Sarracenia Chadwick

When we first acquired this plant in the 1990s, it was labeled as S. rubra wherryi with orange flowers. However, we later confirmed that it was likely a natural hybrid of sorts rather than a variant of rubra wherryi that naturally has red flowers. Pitchers are similar to the species - a thin layer of fuzz covering the short, narrow pitchers.

Despite its unassuming pitchers, this hybrid has one of the sublime Sarracennia flowers we have seen. When the buds first open in spring, they are pastel pink. As they sit in sunlight, they darken slightly to orange-yellow. But this feature is short-lived as the flower fades when the summer heat hits. In late summer, look for a second flush of pitchers

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 8 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.