A carnivorous bog plant forming upright trumpet pitchers laced white and veined crimson at the top, luring and drowning insects. Striking in a sunny bog garden or water-saucered pot of peat.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 30 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About White Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia leucophylla is a moderate-growing perennial in the Sarraceniaceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 30 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage. Red flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow White Pitcher Plant
White Pitcher Plant suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
White Pitcher Plant does best in acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
White Pitcher Plant is consistently moist soil. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune White Pitcher Plant after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using White Pitcher Plant in the garden
White Pitcher Plant earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair White Pitcher Plant with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying White Pitcher Plant
Plant Sale lists White Pitcher Plant as potted plants. Stock isn't live yet — register your interest using the panel above and we'll email you the moment it lands.