Pitcher plants

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These pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are an interesting feature for a window planting box. In early spring they send up these uniquely shaped flowers, which get a lot of comment. I’ve got two types; a tall thin pitcher (the classic type, flower below) and a large, low, ‘huntsmans cup’ type (flower above).

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The flowers come as the last season’s leaves are dying back, so for best effect I would cut all the old pitchers back. I’m a little surprised they do so well in this warm climate, but they’re easy with the right set-up. I’ll post culture notes when the new pitchers are grown.