Sarracenia x S75 <{[(rubra x oreo) x (purp x leuc)] x Judith Hindle} x Leah Wilkerson> X Adrian Slack spectacular (Shipped Bare-Root)

S75 <{[(rubra x oreo) x (purp x leuc)] x Judith Hindle} x Leah Wilkerson> X Adrian Slack Spectacular represents Phil F. deliberate complex crossing with the legendary Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack'—a naturally-occurring Florida hybrid discovered by collector Bob Hanrahan and formalized by Barry Meyers-Rice and Peter D'Amato. This hybrid's "spectacular" designation suggests exceptional pitcher coloration and vigor, likely building on Adrian Slack's impressive size and the complex genetics of its flava-leucophylla parentage.

Care Requirements

Light — 8+ hours of direct sun daily. Outdoors in full sun or a south-facing greenhouse is ideal.

Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Use the tray method — keep roots sitting in 1–2 inches of water at all times during the growing season.

Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work.

Dormancy — Required. Allow 3 to 4 months of cold dormancy each winter for long-term health.

Hardiness — Zones 6–9 outdoors depending on species, or overwinter indoors in a cool location.

Shipping & What to Expect

Our bare root Sarracenia (North American pitcher plants) are shipped according to their natural growing cycle. During the active growing season (spring through early fall), you'll receive a plant with live foliage, often including vibrant pitchers. In the winter months, Sarracenia naturally enter dormancy and will be shipped without leaves or with brown, dying pitchers — this is completely normal and essential for the plant's long-term health.

Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established rhizome ready to grow.