Sarracenia alata Red Hood

SKU:
11ARH2-2
$32.95
(41 reviews)

Botanically known as Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata, this plant has some of the most identifiable traps at our nursery; pointed hoods with a dark red interior. In spring, the plant stands out with its bright yellow-green pitchers with thin red veins. In late summer, it produces a second set of pitchers that are larger and darker with heavier veining. At our nursery, this plant feasts of lots of yellow jackets!

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 at other times of the year. See below for more information.

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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.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Great Pale Trumpet

    Posted by John Blancett on November 8, 2014

    A perfect specimen, packaged just right. Beautiful red interior lid. Thanks!

  • 5
    Plants received

    Posted by Corrine Murphy on November 2, 2014

    I have great confidence in receiving plants ordered with the description matching the order. My plants arrive in the best shape as well as the soil in tact. They are masters of plant shipping ! And creativity

  • 5
    It's amazing

    Posted by Robbie McDougal on October 16, 2014

    I love this and these plants

  • 5
    now one of my favorites

    Posted by Alan Cartagena on August 15, 2014

    I've had this variety for about a month at least. When it came in the mail it was beautiful with 10 inch pitchers. Smaller than expected but still gorgeous. About a month later after purchasing, it had like a growth spurt like seriously this pitcher doubled in size and the red on it makes it look like a flower from a distance :))) very beautiful. Unlike my yellow trumpet and my leucophyllas, they don't seem to take a rest and instead take the summer heat like it's nothing and it's producing very nice large leaves.

  • 5
    pitcher plant purchase

    Posted by Christine Johnson on August 10, 2014

    Growing great, hoods are getting bright red. Very happy with purchase.