Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii 'Chipola Giant' (Chipola River, Florida)

Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii 'Chipola Giant' (Chipola River, Florida)Sarracenia purpurea 'Chipola Giant' is a name given to a few clones of giant Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. burkii (Sarracenia rosea) originating from a single location along the Chipola River in Florida. The plant forms a low, ground hugging rosette. Its pitchers are exceptionally large and broad. The pitchers have a stout, robust appearance. They hold their shape well throughout the growing season. The colouration of mature pitchers is a

The best approach is to plant it into a dedicated orchid pocket of low-nutrient substrate

who named the plant after his daughter

Pitchers are mid-height and slightly flared

this plant grows as an attractive green rosette

Sarracenia × catesbaei (flava Red Tube × purpurea subsp

It works in patio tubs

creating a clear division between the lower and upper sections

the trap interiors develop rich red colouration that contrasts with the bright green outer lobes and petioles

and lightly coloured tube create a clean appearance that remains attractive throughout the growing season

Many sellers use the names interchangeably for the same dwarf cultivar

the hood is cream with heavy red venation

It is commonly listed with a compact spread around 70 cm when grown in a basket