More frozen fun from this morning! This week, temps have been dipping into the low 20’s and teens – and some plants still look decent. S. purpurea (most notably northern types) and their hybrids can take that cold – with the pitchers lasting into the next season. More recently I’ve been drawn to purpurea and purpurea type plants lately. Not just for the looks, but also for cold hardiness. … Read More
Sarracenia Seedlings
Hi! Here’s a few seedlings that have been under lights this winter. Some of the characteristics are now starting to show and I’m pretty excited to see how these evolve! There’s a few interesting ones I’m watching. As always, I am enjoying the journey. Witnessing something that was once a concept manifest into something tangible, beautiful, and carnivorous is pretty special. 🙂
Frosty
Mornings have recently been pretty chilly and during this time, days have been starting off with frosted plants. And icy water tables. Warmer days are around the corner, but for now I’m enjoying the haunting beauty of dormancy. Here’s a few frames of frosted foliage. Photos are from 26 Jan 2022.
New Horns
New horns are emerging. The creature’s crest is comprised of the oft-despised Sarracenia “Smurf”. Not only is the plant fitting in form and in shape for this piece — but also in reputation. I loved the way the old pitchers from last season looked, so I left them on. The gnarled and twisted foliage compliments the overall piece so nicely. This was definitely a fun one to create. To the … Read More
Cloudflow
Cloudflow – Clips from 28 -29 May 2021.
Spring Symphony 2021
Hello there! My goodness, this season is off to a spectacular start. Each season the spring symphony of growth and color explodes on the scene. So much vibrancy in effect. Pitchers are inflating and opening while the flood of flowers rolls on. It’s so awe inspiring to witness it all unfold. (Just a few months ago, these babies were all under ice and snow. The fact they can take … Read More
Flower: Sarracenia”Crown of Thorns”
Sarracenia “Crown of Thorns” (Parentage: S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x (flava var. rubricorpora x leucophylla) – clone 10 – Cross by Dr. Travis H. Wyman) has a little funkiness built into the flower. Going under the flower hood, we can see the style (upside down umbrella sac thing) forms irregularly. I guess it comes from the mama, plant, S. ‘Reptilian Rose’. Flowers on Reptilian rose form slightly irregular, with the … Read More
Pollination
It’s that time of year – plants are in bloom! The creative potential is growing with each flower opening up. One beautiful thing I enjoy about Sarracenia cultivation: it offers a wonderful creative outlet. My imagination runs wild at the thought of possible plant combinations throughout the year. And at this point in the season – working with the flowers is a fundamental step in making the visions real. … Read More
Flower: Sarracenia “Chaos”
Chaos bloom.
Flower: RR x AS
S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x ‘Adrian Slack’ – Clone XI, from 2010 Seed Set.