Sarracenia leucophylla x rubra Giant

This plant is like Christmas in July! The intricate, dark-red veins of the S. rubra overlay the color and height of S. leucophylla, creating a breathtaking display. The pitchers are mostly red and white in the top half of the leaf, fading to nearly pure red halfway down. The lids are slightly scalloped, upturned, and white with red veining. The throat is wide and inflated near the top of the trap. The inside of the pitcher is lime green. Red gradually shifts to green in the lower parts of the exterior. The pitchers are also quite tall! Look for its best pitchers of the season from late summer until the first frost of fall.

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 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.