Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora
A very large, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with rosettes of modified leaf stems called 'phyllodes' which function as insect-catching tubular pitchers with hooded lids. These strong pitchers are dark plum-red with a green, veined lid and throat. In summer and beyond, the pitchers turn an even darker shade of red. Bright yellow flowers appear in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter | Red Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Sarraceniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright, Matforming
- Genus
Sarracenia can be evergreen or herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with rosettes of phyllodes mostly modified into insect-catching tubular pitchers with hooded lids, and solitary, nodding cup-shaped flowers in spring
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass, keep moist in full light with shelter from hot sun. Use an acidic potting medium with moss. In winter, keep slightly drier, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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