Excellent plant and packaging
The plant I received was in perfect condition. I was very impressed with the packaging of the item and the tall deep red pitcher was beautiful! Thank you for taking the time and care to deliver such a fantastic plant!
Royal Ruby has been around since 1992, but it was registered with the International Carnivorous Plant Society as a cultivar in 2008. While it is one of many natural hybrids of Sarracenia flava and S. leucophylla, this plant is unlike the others. It has regal red pitchers; its hood is frilled with fuschia mottling. The pitcher also features a prominent spout. When fully mature, pitchers will often reach 30 inches. In mild climates, such as at our nursery in Oregon, pitchers typically reach 24-28 inches. The plant produces its best looking pitchers in mid and late summer. Full sun is required to maintain its rich red colors.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 30 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. (NOT a recent 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.
2nd Season Divisions
After dividing our mother plants in spring, we grow the divisions for a year before releasing them. You get a more vigorous plant with a healthier root system when compared to a recent division.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• 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.
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Awsome!
Always great plants! Always!
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Beautiful
Plants are very healthy, beautiful and the pitchers are big and tall. Thank you so much.