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Heliamphora heterodoxa flower

Heliamphora heterodoxaHeliamphora heterodoxa flower

Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Tarnok’ bloom

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok'
Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Tarnok’ bloom

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok'
Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Tarnok’ bloom

Rise from the Wreckage

As I was working in the greenhouse earlier this week, I couldn’t help but snap a couple frames capturing the poetic contrast between life and death. It’s a new season. Let’s grow.

Sarracenia bloom - contrast

Sarracenia oreophila x 'Adrian Slack'

2014 First Pitcher Open: Sarracenia “Legacy”

The first pitcher pitcher open for this year goes to the amazing Sarracenia “Legacy” – a select cross between S. ‘Leah Wilkerson’ and S. ‘Adrian Slack’ created by Brooks Garcia.

I’m quite excited about this plant this year. Not just because there’s FINALLY a pitcher open, but if you notice in the first photo — there’s two flower buds on this plant! I honestly didn’t think this would bloom this year as it had a strange off-season bloom last fall. This opens up some wonderful opportunities for crosses this year. Below are a few photos of S. “Legacy” opening up.

Sarracenia "Legacy"
Sarracenia “Legacy”

Sarracenia "Legacy"
Sarracenia “Legacy”

Sarracenia "Legacy"
Sarracenia “Legacy”

Sarracenia "Legacy"Sarracenia “Legacy”

Finally!

Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack'
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.

Early Riser: First Bloom

While most plants are dormant, there are a few that are early risers here.  Perhaps it is because a few are still adjusting and out of whack from all of the shuffle last year. Also, the greenhouse I am in now has a couple hot spots. The winner of this year’s first flower goes to a complex hybrid I did a few years ago of Sarracenia moorei – Yellow River, FL x [((purpurea x flava) x flava) x minor]


Sarracenia moorei, Yellow River, FL x [(purpurea x flava) x flava)] x minor

Running not far behind are a few plants, one of which is this anthocyanin free hybrid. Not sure exactly what this one is – perhaps some combo of AF (anthocyanin free) psittacina/rubra cross. I caught this one as the sun was behind the new pitcher. It was really highlighting that glow that I love so much with AF plants. And yeah, there’s still a whole slew of dead pitchers in the background, but I’m making my rounds cleaning up each section as I get to it.

Anthocyanin free hybrid about to bloom. I suspect a psittacina/rubra hybrid.

Seeing the signs of plants breaking dormancy is exciting indeed. Like, I’m freakin’ out inside when I think about all the possibilities this year! SO much to look forward to! Again, most of the plants are dormant and just a pile of elongated crispy leaves. These plants are just a handful that are awake early. This won’t be for long though. In a matter of a few short weeks, there again will be a deluge of growth and color. And yes, it will be awesome.

Sarracenia alata bloom

Sarracenia alata in bloom – loving the elegant curves of this hawt beauty…
Hope y’all are having a good weekend so far!

Sarracenia alataSarracenia alata bloom