Sarracenia hybridisation project
There is nothing more exciting than growing a plant from seed, from the time germination takes place through to the time when the plant produces its' first flower, every new development of the plant brings a new delight. Of course with Sarracenia you need to be patient and dedicated, it takes years for a Sarracenia seed to become a mature plant. Even so, you patience will be rewarded with a range of unique and attractive plants and, who knows, you might produce something that other growers will want.
Sarracenia are carnivorous plants, also known as pitcher plants they are native to North American. In my Sarracenia collection are some wonderful plants called "unknown hybrid" and to a large respect this has lead me toward growing from seed. In 2012 my first seed grown plant produced a flower, as it happens it's not much of a plant, but I have others of the same age that are great plants, such as ones I have given unofficial names to, Vampires Candle, Ann Mundy and Acne.
This site lists the plants that I have grown from seed, seedlings that are currently growing and the current years' pollinations (with fingers crossed). I will add photographs of some of the exiting seedlings that are looking interesting at this stage. From time to time I will be selling seedlings to make room for my new sowing's and when I harvest seed there will be some available for you, so if you spot something you fancy growing on just let me know.
Open day Bristol 2012
This year I will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 16th June from 12pm to 5pm, this is open to members of The Carnivorous Plant Society and members of the CPUKforum.
If you are not a member of the forum please go to www.cpukforum.com and register. Log into the forum and go to
"Open Days and Events" then pick the topic labelled "Bristol - open day", please then post a reply to let me know you are coming.
You are welcome to bring along plants that you have for sale, open days are great for picking up something unusual.
