Botanical name
Sarracenia x readei
Other names
Sarracenia x farnhamii, Sarracenia x readii, Hybrid pitcher plant, Sarracenia 'Farnhamii'
Genus
Species
S. x readei - S. x readei is a semi-evergreen, carnivorous perennial forming a spreading clump of erect, slender, yellow-green pitchers, veined red with pale yellow spots at the top, and nodding, cup-shaped red flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Colour
Flower
Red in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Scale insects , Tortrix moth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Remove dead pitchers as needed. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Propagation
Cold stratify seeds for two weeks prior to sowing. Sow in spring at 16-21C
Propagation methods
Seed
Where to grow
Sarracenia x readei (Hybrid pitcher plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Bog garden, Conservatory, Containers, Indoor
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in 3 parts sphagnum moss & 1 part each leaf mould & grit in full light, shaded from hot sun. Water with rainwater. Feed monthly in growth. Keep moist, cool & ventilated in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but sharply drained, acid soil in
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered