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rusty-red pitcher plant

Sarracenia rubra subsp. rubra

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Sarracenia
Family: Sarraceniaceae

About this plant

S. rubra subsp. rubra is a small carnivorous plant producing thin, green pitchers which are variably red-veined.The pitchers are25-45cm tall and around 2cm across at the mouth and are topped by small, overhanging hoods. Bright red, scented flowers are borne in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in full light with shelter from hot sun in moist conditions. Use an acidic potting medium with added moss. In winter keep plants a little drier, cool and well ventilated. Water with rainwater. See carnivorous plant cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars may be troublesome

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years