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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
White Pitcher Plant prefers consistently moist soil. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune White Pitcher Plant after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance 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
White Pitcher Plant sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying White Pitcher Plant
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