© Tippitiwichet / CC BY 2.0Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' is a hybrid pitcher plant developed in the United States, bred from S. leucophylla and S. psittacina. Its trumpet-shaped pitchers grow up to 40 cm tall and flush a vivid scarlet red, clustering together with their mouths facing toward the center of the plant. It colors up well even in partial shade, making it a forgiving choice for anyone growing carnivorous plants for the first time. As a perennial, it can be kept for many years by dividing the plant as it matures.
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- Growing Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Lifespan
- Perennial (can be kept for many years by division)
- Size
- Pitchers up to 40 cm long
- Watering
- No fertilizer (catches insects)
- Light & Placement
- Colour is best in full sun, but this tough cultivar colours well in part shade too. Grow it outdoors in as bright a spot as possible.
- Watering
- Keep the pot standing in about 4-6 cm of water at all times and never let it dry out. Use rain water or other water low in dissolved minerals.
- Soil & Repotting
- A 1:1 peat and sand mix is the standard. Divide and repot well-grown plants every 3 or 4 years.
- Temperature & Overwintering
- It keeps its pitchers through winter with some damage. The parent S. psittacina is freeze-sensitive, so protect it from hard frost in cold areas.
- Fertilizer
- Do not fertilize the soil of mature plants; it can cause rhizome rot. Plenty of sun and access to prey are enough.
- Pruning & Grooming
- The plant recovers nutrients from old leaves, so cut off only the brown, dead parts.
- Propagation
- Keep the cultivar true by division; seedlings will not be the same cultivar.
About Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
A U.S.-bred Sarracenia hybrid with vivid scarlet pitchers up to 40 cm tall. Easy to grow even in partial shade, it's a great pick for beginners and a long-lived perennial.
7 things to know before growing Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
1Light Level Affects Color
The vivid scarlet color of the pitchers depends on how much light the plant gets — more light brings out a deeper color. It will still grow fine in partial shade, but for the most vivid color, give it a spot with longer hours of light.
2Never Let It Dry Out
As a wetland plant, keep the pot standing in about 4 to 6cm of water at all times so the mix never dries out. Use rainwater or other water low in dissolved salts.
3Use Sphagnum Moss, Not Soil
Grow it in a low-nutrient medium such as sphagnum moss or peat moss rather than ordinary potting soil. Skip fertilizer and liquid feed — the plant gets its nutrients by catching insects.
4Repotting and Division
Once a plant is well grown, repot and divide it every three to four years, using an equal mix of peat and sand. Propagate by division to keep the cultivar's traits.
5Keeps Its Pitchers in Winter
Scarlet Belle holds its pitchers year-round, with only some damage in winter. Its parent S. psittacina is sensitive to freezing, so protect it from frost in areas with harsh winters. Nutrients from old pitchers are recycled into new growth, so trim only parts that have turned brown.
6Choosing a Healthy Plant
Look for a plant with pitchers standing upright and free of significant damage or blackening. Since it's a perennial, starting with a healthy plant means you can keep dividing and growing it for years.
7Forgiving Enough for Beginners
This variety is rated as easy to grow and colors up well even in partial shade. It's a good pick for anyone trying carnivorous plants for the first time.
Frequently asked questions about Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
- Q.Is Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' suitable for beginners?
- A.Yes, it's rated as an easy variety for beginners. It colors up well even in partial shade, making it a forgiving choice for anyone growing a carnivorous plant for the first time.
- Q.How tall do the pitchers grow?
- A.The pitchers reach up to about 40 cm tall. They rise in clusters with their mouths facing toward the center of the plant.
- Q.How should I water it?
- A.Keep the growing medium consistently moist by standing the pot in a shallow tray of water. As a wetland plant, it doesn't tolerate drying out well.
- Q.Does it die back in winter?
- A.No, Scarlet Belle keeps its pitchers through winter, though some damage is normal. Because its parent S. psittacina is sensitive to freezing, protect it from frost in areas with harsh winters.
- Q.Does it need fertilizer?
- A.No regular fertilizer is needed. The plant gets its nutrients by catching insects, so it should be grown in a low-nutrient medium such as sphagnum moss.
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