Sarracenia Fledgling

SKU:
12FLE15-ME-1C
$39.95
(12 reviews)

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We first encountered this hybrid in a book, Gardening with Carnivores by Nick Romanowski (University Press of Florida, 2002). At first glance, we knew we had to add it to our collection. It features a beautiful fan-shaped hood with red veins on a white background. Luckily, we found a grower who had one in stock, and we quickly acquired it. Since then, that single mother plant has produced hundreds of divisions over the decades. We still don't know who created the hybrid, so we can't confirm its exact parentage, but it appears to have originated in Australia. Pitchers in early summer tend to be pinkish. As the weather warms up, the white colors become more intense. Pitchers look their best in mid to late summer when the weather is hot.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 12 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
    Happy Pitcher Plants Happy Customer

    Posted by Carolyn McCormick on June 19, 2025

    The little pitcher plant arrived in perfect condition! It was carefully packed and the instruction and care guides were super helpful to me (a first time carnivorous plant owner)! It now lives outside and has been growing and putting out new pitchers consistently! I’m now a repeat customer!

  • 5
    Received in good condition

    Posted by Ronnie Lauderdale Sr on August 6, 2023

    None

  • 5
    Gorgeous, large plant

    Posted by lisa Sahli on July 25, 2023

    Your plants are the best and ask the grower is a wonderful service! I love these guys( or gals)!

  • 5
    Nice Compact Plant

    Posted by William on July 11, 2019

    Plant was delivered within a reasonable amount of time and was undamaged due to excellent packing. Within a few weeks, several pitchers have formed and plant is continuing to thrive since received. Wonderful looking hybrid. Thank you, Sarracenia Northwest!

  • 5
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    Posted by DANIEL WALKER on August 6, 2018

  • 5
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    Posted by Terry Mann on July 22, 2018

    Arrived in great shape, as usual. Not as many initial pitchers as the Tarnok shipped in the same order but pitchers are larger and the hoods are broader and ruffled, very showy.

  • 5
    Flowers and Service

    Posted by Mark Bauer on July 30, 2017

    Flowers came healthy, well-packed, colorful. Still going strong. Second order now pending. Very happy with SNW.

  • 5
    Sarracenia x Fledgling

    Posted by Dennis on February 22, 2015

    Arrived perfect and even had a few small picturs... nice surprise. It looks very happy. Nice plant stock.

  • 5
    Love My Sarracenia x Fledgling Purchase

    Posted by Ryan B on October 11, 2014

    My plant arrived in amazing condition, thanks largely to smart packaging. The instructions were detailed and yet simple to follow, the customer service was superb, and all around, an extremely well run company and superb product. Have purchased in the past with similarly positive results. Thanks!

  • 5
    Product: Sarracenia x Fledgling [Med]

    Posted by Unknown on September 14, 2014

    Very good service. Plant arrived in excellent shape.

  • 5
    Sarracenia x Fledgling [Med]

    Posted by john blagg on June 14, 2014

    another great plant arrived in perfect condition and is doing well

  • 5
    Happy

    Posted by Joshua Marsh on June 1, 2014

    Growing very vigorously. Already 10 pitchers in a month.