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
• 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.
