Various S. oreophila clones startin’ to party…
Sarracenia oreophila
Sarracenia oreophila
Sarracenia oreophila
S. ‘Adrian Slack’
It’s been a couple of years now that my S. ‘Adrian Slack’ has been bloom-less. After a 2 year silence, there is a bloom once again. FINALLY.
Earlier this season, I organized the various S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ hybrids that were created by Dr. Travis H. Wyman. I numbered each unique seed grown plant in order to catalog them. For now, here are a few various S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ hybrids with some fresh foliage/flower activity. The other clones should be opening up pretty soon and I’ll get those photos up in a future post.
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Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “pale” – clone 1
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “pale” – clone 1
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “pale” – clone 2
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “pale” – clone 8
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “pale” – clone 12
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “Purple Lips” – clone 1
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “Purple Lips” – clone 1
Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x leucophylla “Purple Lips” – clone 3
Hello there, here’s a few Sarracenia buds and blooms to brighten your day. Have an awesome weekend everyone!
Sarracenia Blooms
Sarracenia (purpurea heterophylla x rubra ssp. jonesii)
x (leucophylla x rubra ssp. gulfensis)
Anthocyanin Free Clone
Sarracenia flava “Big Mouth”
Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Tarnok’
Sarracenia “Smurf”
Sarracenia ‘Jessica’
Sarracenia “Pink Eye”
Sarracenia “Lemon”
Sarracenia leucophylla “Purple Lips” x flava var. ornata – clone 1
Sarracenia leucophylla – Alabama Clone
Double buds!
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Tagged Alabama, anthocyanin free, Big Mouth, clone 1, Double Bloom, flava, flowers, gulfensis, heterophylla, Jessica, jonesii, Lemon, leucophylla, ornata, Pink Eye, purple lips, purpurea, rubra, Sarracenia, Smurf, Tarnok
A rising legacy has begun to unfold. This is the select clone of S. ‘Leah Wilkerson’ x ‘Adrian Slack’ – a cross that Brooks Garcia created in 2008.
The word “legacy” can refer to a gift, or something of value passed on from one generation to another. For now I am calling this plant Sarracenia “Legacy” and the name is derived from a combination of factors. S. “Legacy” commemorates the individuals for which the parent plants are named after, as well as their work with the furtherance and cultivation of this majestic genus. “Legacy” also pays homage to the influence that the parent plants have, and will continue to have, on Sarracenia cultivation for generations to come. On a more personal note, the name also pays tribute to those who have inspired my botanical endeavors. I’ve learned so much from so many – and I am deeply thankful for the botanical vision that has been passed into my life.
As the season progresses, the hood and upper portion of the pitchers will fade to white. This creates an intense and vibrant contrast with the throat splotch that darkens to a deep red as the pitchers mature. Below are a couple of photos capturing the S. “Legacy” unfolding.
Sarracenia “Legacy”
S. ‘Leah Wilkerson’ x ‘Adrian Slack’ – Select Clone
Cross by Brooks Garcia
Sarracenia “Legacy”
S. ‘Leah Wilkerson’ x ‘Adrian Slack’ – Select Clone
Cross by Brooks Garcia
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Tagged Adrian Slack, Brooks Garcia, Leah Wilkerson, Legacy, Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia
As I was working in the greenhouse yesterday, I came across something pretty unique. For a while I’ve been eagerly awaiting S. “Smurf” to bloom so that I could see how those weird genetics would play out with some of the other plants. I know that some think it’s a plant for the compost heap. After all, it is a freak. I, on the other hand, kind of like this plant’s odd character. (See photos here for example.)
At first glance, I didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. However, I noticed something different as I began to harvest the pollen. Not only is this plant an oddball in foliage – it’s a bit of an anomaly when it comes to the flowers too. Smurf’s flower has six petals. It also has six stigmas. Furthermore, the style is funk-tified with grooves and slight frills on the edges. Sarracenia flowers typically only have five petals. (See flower chart for parts reference, here.) Time will tell if the flower and pollen prove fertile.
I do not know if this is petal count consistent with the other Smurfs that are out there, or if I just have a Smurf that had some sort of identity crisis and decided to do it’s own thing this year. Of course, there is a possibility that this is a one off occurrence and that it could grow a “normal” flower next year. My other S. “Smurf” divisions have no bloom this year, but it would be very interesting to compare if I had more blooms next year. If anyone else has a S. “Smurf” in bloom, please let me know your findings; would love to hear from you!
Sarracenia “Smurf” – 18 March 2013
Upon my initial observation, I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. When I went to harvest pollen, that’s when I noticed the flower was a bit different.
Sarracenia “Smurf” flower – 18 March 2013
Sarracenia “Smurf” flower – 18 March 2013
This plant truly has a unique style. Yeah, double entendre intended.
A couple weeks ago I received some incredible Nepenthes from the horticultural force himself, Paul Barden. The plants have been doing well in the Nepenthes dome. It’s slowly filling up, and am very thankful for the generous additions from Nitrogenseekers! Nepenthes is a genus that fascinates me and I can see why it’s so addicting. Here’s a few photos of the new babies that have made their home under the dome. Thanks again, Paul!
Under The Dome
Nepenthes singalana X (sibuyanensis X ventricosa)
Nepenthes poi dog – maxima hybrid
Nepenthes elgantine
Nepenthes hybrid – exact pedigree unknown.
Possible N. splendiana hybrid.
Tagged elgantine, hybrid, maxima, nepenthes, sibuyanensis, singalana, splendiana, ventricosa
