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Pinguicula gigantea | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Pinguicula gigantea

Pinguicula gigantea

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Pinguicula
Family: Lentibulariaceae

About this plant

A carnivorous perennial forming rosettes to 20cm across of yellow-green leaves. Both the upper and lower leaf surfaces are sticky to trap and digest insects. Solitary purple flowers are produced on 15cm tall stems in summer. In winter this species has a period of semi-dormancy when it should be kept drier; during this time it may produce non-carnivorous leaves

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyClay

AlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a compost mix comprising one part each peat substitute, coarse sand, perlite and dolomitic limestone chippings. Position in bright, filtered light. In growth, water freely; in winter water sparingly. See Carnivorous plant cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed on damp sphagnum moss as soon as ripe. Take leaf cuttings in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years