Sarracenia Judith Hindle

Deep red pitchers with a bold, upright habit

Sarracenia ‘Judith Hindle’ is a well-known hybrid pitcher plant valued for its rich red colouring, upright form, and reliable performance in cultivation. It produces elegant pitchers that deepen from red to burgundy in strong light, often with subtle veining and a flared hood.

This is a vigorous and adaptable cultivar that suits both experienced carnivorous plant growers and beginners wanting a showy outdoor bog plant.

Key Characteristics

• Plant type: North American pitcher plant (hybrid)
• Growth habit: Upright, clumping
• Pitcher colour: Red to deep burgundy (best colour in full sun)
• Seasonal growth: Strong spring–summer pitchers; winter dormancy required
• Ease of care: Hardy and forgiving when kept wet in the correct media

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to very bright light (more sun = better colour and stronger pitchers)
• Water: Rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis water only
• Potting mix: Nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix (peat/sphagnum based, no fertiliser)
• Feeding: No fertiliser required — catches its own prey outdoors
• Dormancy: Yes — natural winter rest improves long-term health and growth

Notes on Appearance

Pitcher height and colour intensity vary with light levels, temperature, and season. Photos are representative and often show mature growth under strong light.

What you’ll receive

• A healthy, well-established plant grown by us
• Supplied in a nursery pot (decorative pots not included)
• Plant size corresponds to the selected variant