Another one of the crosses I did a couple years ago, finally putting up some defining pitchers. Sarracenia “Starry Night” (link is a photo to the parent plant) is a very nicely colored Sarracenia excellens (leucophylla/minor hybrid), and Sarracenia ‘Hummer’s Hammerhead, looks like it has… well… a hammer head!
These are freshly opened pitchers, as the season progresses I hope that more color shows. Two different seedling pitchers photographed below. The latter is starting to show some pinkish hues. Hmmm… what to call it? A “Starry Hammerhead?” LOL
[Photo: Sarracenia "Starry Night" x 'Hummers Hammerhead']
[Photo: Sarracenia "Starry Night" x 'Hummers Hammerhead']





















jeez, you’ve got some really nice plants coming down the turnpike!
Thanks Aaron! It’s all fun stuff, love doing this! lots more to come!
‘Minor Delight’?
Nice! Yes, I’ll keep that in mind. There’s a lot of other minor hybrids (some from you) that look deserving of this name too!
Man, that is cool. How long does cross breading something like this take to see what you are showing in the photos?
Hey Matti! This one is about 2 years old. Some plants due to genetics and environment can reach this point even faster. Some in one year or less — (that is, if you want to leave your growlights on for 24/7…)
I love Sarracenia! Thanks
Hey Dennis! Thanks for visiting the blog
I’m obsessed too! Love your site by the way
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