{"product_id":"sarracenia-hybrid-leucophylla-type","title":"Sarracenia Hybrid – Leucophylla Type","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSarracenia Hybrid – Leucophylla Type\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spectacular North American pitcher plant combining tall, elegant pitchers with richly coloured burgundy hoods and intricate white patterning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particularly attractive \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e shows strong characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the White-Topped Pitcher Plant. Its tall upright pitchers emerge predominantly fresh green before developing increasingly dramatic red and burgundy colouration towards the upper portion of the trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper pitchers are covered with an intricate network of \u003cstrong\u003ered veining and contrasting translucent white windows\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in broad, beautifully patterned hoods. On mature pitchers the hood can develop an exceptionally deep wine-red to burgundy colour, scattered with bright contrasting white areoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of fresh green lower pitchers and intensely coloured upper growth makes this an especially striking plant when grown as a mature clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e, its beautiful pitchers are highly specialised insect traps. Nectar around the pitcher opening attracts insects towards the trap, where the slippery surfaces can cause them to fall into the pitcher. The plant then obtains valuable nutrients from its captured prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Strong direct sunlight is important for vigorous growth and encourages the richest red and burgundy colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep permanently moist during the growing season. Stand in approximately 1–3cm of rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Avoid hard tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in nutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost. Do not use standard multipurpose compost, conventional plant food or fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e are temperate carnivorous plants and require a natural winter dormancy. Older pitchers may brown and die back before vigorous new growth emerges in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for an unheated greenhouse or sunny outdoor position in much of the UK. Container-grown plants should be protected from prolonged severe freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of the smaller type shown. As these are living plants, individual pitcher number, height, shape and colouration will naturally vary according to season and stage of growth. Larger plants are available, please message for any information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith good light and maturity, the pitchers can become increasingly impressive, and established plants can eventually develop into substantial clumps containing numerous traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is offered as a \u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia leucophylla-type hybrid based upon its visible characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without original provenance, no specific named cultivar or exact parentage is being claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e-type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American Pitcher Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate carnivorous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater \/ RO \/ distilled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"theoldandcurious","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58581401764214,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9312\/9518\/files\/20260810_145108.jpg?v=1788196864","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldandcurious.co.uk\/products\/sarracenia-hybrid-leucophylla-type","provider":"theoldandcurious","version":"1.0","type":"link"}