Sarracenia Barry
$44.95
Sarracenia rosea, a denizen of the hot wetlands of the Florida panhandle, appreciates hot summers and long growing seasons. In spring when pitchers first emerge, leaves are a striking translucent cream color with a hint of pink. By early fall, the plant transforms into a rosette of large, truly voluptuous pitchers, crimson colored and just slightly velvety. In winter, S. rosea will go dormant and will drop its leaves during significant frost. Look for light pink flowers in mid to late spring. Although we categorize this plant as an outdoor perennial. this is one of the few North American pitcher plants which we have found to be growable year-round indoors on a windowsill, without a dormancy. We've successfully been growing this species in a south-facing kitchen window for several years. The plant is almost 18 inches across! So, if you have a window with lots of direct sunlight and you live in a region with lots of snow, you can try growing this plant indoors instead.
Sarracenia rosea, a denizen of the hot wetlands of the Florida panhandle, appreciates hot summers and long growing seasons. In spring when pitchers first emerge, leaves are a striking translucent cream color with a hint of pink. By early fall, the plant transforms into a rosette of large, truly voluptuous pitchers, crimson colored and just slightly velvety. The titular flowers, unique among North American pitchers, are pinkish-rose.
This is one of the few North American pitcher plants which we have found to be growable year-round indoors on a windowsill, without a dormancy. A plant that Jeff has been growing on his South-facing kitchen window is almost 18 inches across. This unorthodox approach to growing a Sarracenia may be a method you wish to try out yourself on this species!
Unlike other North American pitcher plants, the purple pitcher and most of its varieties are ground-hugging rain-catchers. They can attain impressive size over time, growing broader and denser as other species grow taller and wider, and attaining deeper coloration as others grow brighter.
In winter, S. rosea will go dormant and will drop its leaves during significant frost. Look for flowers in mid to late spring.
To differentiate this plant from its close relative Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa, Sarracenia rosea has a fatter lip and fewer undulations to the lid, and bears pink flowers. Sarracenia rosea is sometimes also referred to as Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa var. burkii, or "Burke's Pitcher Plant".
Plants You Receive
This is one of the few North American pitcher plants which we have found to be growable year-round indoors on a windowsill, without a dormancy. A plant that Jeff has been growing on his South-facing kitchen window is almost 18 inches across. This unorthodox approach to growing a Sarracenia may be a method you wish to try out yourself on this species!
Unlike other North American pitcher plants, the purple pitcher and most of its varieties are ground-hugging rain-catchers. They can attain impressive size over time, growing broader and denser as other species grow taller and wider, and attaining deeper coloration as others grow brighter.
In winter, S. rosea will go dormant and will drop its leaves during significant frost. Look for flowers in mid to late spring.
To differentiate this plant from its close relative Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa, Sarracenia rosea has a fatter lip and fewer undulations to the lid, and bears pink flowers. Sarracenia rosea is sometimes also referred to as Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa var. burkii, or "Burke's Pitcher Plant".
Plants You Receive
Plants are shipped in 4-inch pots with proper growing media. Plants may reach flowering maturity within two additional growing seasons.
Natural Habitat
Florida panhandle
Type of Plant
Cold hardy perennial for outdoor growing.
Size of Adult Plants:
6 inches tall.
Sunlight
Full sun, 6 or more hours of direct sunlight.
Water
Use mineral-free water or water low in minerals (less than 50 parts per million). Keep the soil wet by setting the plant in a dish of standing water.
Soil
Use 1 part peat moss and 1 part perlite (or washed river sand). Avoid fertilizers, regular garden soil, and compost.
Growing Season:
April - October. Pitchers will brown at the onset of winter dormancy.
Winter Care:
Hardy of winter frost. Mulch in USDA zones 7 and colder.
Large tubby red pitchers.
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Reviews
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These are smaller but cute and really colorfull
I bought a couple of these beauties. Even though they are smaller....their colorful shades of red makes sure that you do not over look them........they get and hold your attention.
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Love it
Shipping was perfect, nothing was moved out of place. It was exactly what I wanted.. I'll be back that's a guarantee. Thanks a lot guys...
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Beautiful
Plant arrived on time. Packaged perfectly. It was bigger than expected for a small. Deep red coloration and a pamphlet to read about its requirements. Out of all my plants, even though small, it stands out! I love my sarracenia rosea. Thank you for this wonderful plant!
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Wonderful Plant, Well Packed
I ordered one S. rosea and one S. x "Yellow Jacket." Both plants arrived in great condition. I have never had anyone so carefully pack and ship carnivorous plants to me; I was surprised. The S. rosea is a beautiful plant. It is bigger than I expected for a small plant, and it is a wonderful deep velvety red (just as it was described). I am very happy with my order.
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Wow
I just received this plant in the mail and one thing I have to say is it came in Excellent condition. Very Pleased
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Just like the name says...
Just like the name says Rosea it is the deepest red I have seen look better then a rose I might say too and it get lots of wasp and bugs alike. All my plants was delivered in great shape and they recovered quickly too.
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Purchase Pitcher plant hybrid "Fat Chance"
Wow!! You guys continue to send excellent plants in great condition!! I live in north GA, and my pitcher plant is doing great. It is growing and thriving in full sun in the hazy, hot and humid days of August in GA. Great job!! I love your plants!!
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Nice healthy pitchers
As with my other plants, this arrived well packaged. Has done really well in my bog and put out one new full sized pitcher.
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Great plant!
It was as described and arrived healthy. It is still doing well after over a month!
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Just got it Today
I just received it today and it looks amazing. I plan on getting more plants from here in the future!