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Sarracenia Don's Flava

SKU:
12DOF69
$29.75 - $39.95
(16 reviews)

We obtained a specimen of this plant in the early 2000s from a fellow carnivorous plant enthusiast.  While living in Seattle, he was able to grow this plant to 4 feet tall, and he had photos to prove it!  We dubbed this plant Don's Flava because he labeled it as Sarracenia flava when he gave us a division of it.  After growing the plant for a couple of seasons, we realized that it wasn't a true species at all.  With a bit of research, we concluded that the plant was actually a hybrid, Sarracenia flava x oreophila, coming from a seed batch that also produced Doreen's Colossus and Extreme Green.

Overall, Don's Flava is a reliable grower, easy to divide, and simply one of the most rewarding plants we've ever had for sale. Pitchers are tall and vase-like, with narrow necks leading to upright, slightly undulated, pointed lids. The interior of the trap is lined with dark red veins, leading to a maroon throat blotch.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: 36-48inches.
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 in its second growing season. (NOT a new division.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

Photos illustrate early summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.

Current Stock:

Plants are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon and experience seasonal changes.

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
    Best packaging.

    Posted by Rich Taliaferro on October 28, 2018

    The plants came in perfect condition. What impressed me the most was the was it was packaged. There method should be used by all plant selling business'

  • 5
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    Posted by Christine Ryan on October 14, 2018

  • 5
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    Posted by DANIEL WALKER on August 6, 2018

  • 5
    First Sarracenia order from Sarracenia Northwest

    Posted by Konrad Kutter on July 9, 2018

    Really nice sized plant. Multiple, healthy rhizomes. Beautiful pitchers! Can't wait to have this plant get settled.

  • 5
    Healthy Hybrid

    Posted by Chris on July 8, 2018

    The plant arrived well packaged and in good shape (no damage at all). The plant was bigger then expected & is growing very fast. It arrived with two pitchers a little over a month ago now the 6th is coming up. Im satisfied with the purchase I will definitely order again in the future.

  • 5
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    Posted by peter fontaine on May 27, 2018

  • 5
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    Posted by Erin Logan on May 21, 2018

    Growing well

  • 5
    Sarracenia x Don's Flava

    Posted by Joel Pascual on April 1, 2018

    Plant was packaged very well, soil was intact and was still moist. The care and attention to detail given to my order is unparalleled. The care guide is also very much appreciated. Will be purchasing from here for my next plant!

  • 5
    Another Great Plant & Great Service!

    Posted by Unknown on March 28, 2018

    The plant arrived timely, in great condition and was nicely packaged! Thank you!

  • 4
    Nice rhizomes

    Posted by frank collier on March 18, 2018

    Arrived timely, and in good shape. Waiting for warmer weather to bring it out of dormancy.

  • 5
    Excellent

    Posted by Marco Wende on February 27, 2018

    Plant shipped got here healthy, started throwing up a flower a week after it got here. Plant looks great, and it's big!!

  • 5
    Very exciting!

    Posted by Shannon Phaeton on January 21, 2018

    I can wait to see how tall it will grow during spring and summer!