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Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle'

Pitcher Plant

Plant Type:

POND & WETLAND PLANTS

Sarracenia x wrigleyana ‘Scarlet Belle’ (S. leucophylla x S. psittacina) – is a beautiful hybrid Pitcher Plant with deep crimson hoods with much white flecking in a a stained glass patterning. The color changes to bright green as the eye follows down the tubes towards the crown of the plant. The color difference literally underscores the showy red tops. Long lasting red flowers erupt in late spring to early summer becoming greener with a red infusion as the summer wears. 'Scarlet Belle' exhibits hybrid vigor. For more information about Pitcher Plants scroll down to Genus Overview at the bottom of this page. Please see the Genus Overview below. Pot grown from division.


Height:

10 in

Spread:

10 in

Colors:

Red

Characteristics and Attributes for Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Insectivore

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Bog
  • Wildlife Garden
  • Natural Garden
  • Specimen
  • Marginal
  • Collector Plant
  • Potted Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Acid
  • Sandy
  • Wet

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division