Exquisite plant
I love this plant. It's unique and pretty. A conversation piece. It arrived well packaged and healthy and it's thriving. The price was right!
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.
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
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Beautiful plants
Plant arrived in great shape and is doing well in it's new home.
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Great Looking Plant
Always impressed by the condition of the plants I get from you guys. Curious to see how this one will compare to my other Flava's, definitely looks a little different.
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A Fair plant
Came in the mail and it was perfect. So far the plant hasn't produced much after I bought it. I'm guessing it from its oreophila parentage. Of all my pitchers this plant is the most neutral that it hasn't produced much. Hopefully next year it will be better. Still give it a A+