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Sarracenia Beefcake

$42.95

One of our employees nicknamed this plant Beefcake because of its hefty, stout pitchers. With a large specimen, the entire plant seems to bulge at the seams. The…

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Sarracenia Beefcake

Sarracenia Beefcake

$42.95

Sarracenia Beefcake

$42.95

One of our employees nicknamed this plant Beefcake because of its hefty, stout pitchers. With a large specimen, the entire plant seems to bulge at the seams. The plant is a hybrid of S. flava rugelii and S. oreophila. Its pitchers are chartreuse with an oversized hood and dark maroon mottling at the back of the throat. Pitchers are complete with a pouty lip. Its best pitchers are in spring and early summer when the weather is mild. As the season progresses into summer and the weather heats up, pitchers might discolor along the hood. In late summer, when the weather cools, you may see another burst of pitchers. By mid-fall, pitchers will die back. Look for new growth in spring.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 20 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
• Mature division from select mother plants.
• Shipped potted in a 4-inch pot.
• Care instructions and our 30-day guarantee are included.

ABOUT MATURE DIVISIONS
After we divide our mother plants, we allow the rhizomes to mature for at least one full growing season, sometimes two, before including them in our inventory. You get a much more vigorous and robust plant than one that has been recently divided.

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.

 

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• Hardy perennials are safe to ship in winter.
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