Sarracenia alata Red hood x oreophila

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12AO55
$34.95
(3 reviews)

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This is one of the most vigorous hybrids in our collection, made with two highly prolific plants. In spring, it produces green pitchers with light red veins. Later in the season, it produces pitchers that are much more vibrant, with brighter red veins. The insides of the pitchers also darken with red. On top of that, it clumps up very quickly. Nice!

GENERAL CARE
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. (See below.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing. Appearance will change with the seasons. (See below.)
• Shipped potted. Care instructions are included.

ABOUT RHIZOME DIVISIONS
• Medium divisions are generally twice as large as small divisions. They also have more pitchers and a fuller appearance.
• All divisions are matured for at least one full growing season, sometimes two. These 2nd-season divisions are more vigorous and robust than recent divisions.

SEASONAL APPEARANCE
January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
May: Fully developed pitchers will start to appear.
June: Full display of pitchers. This plant will look its best!
July-August: Plant will slow down when it’s hot. Some minor spotting.
September-October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Large clump

    Posted by John Age 12 on March 18, 2015

    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'.

  • 5
    Looks great!

    Posted by Michael Gant on February 28, 2015

    Plant came quickly, arrived dormant and sprouted up right away!

  • 5
    North American Trumpet Cross

    Posted by John Blancett on January 29, 2015

    Dormant as expected but in excellent condition