Sarracenia × moorei 'Royal Ruby'

Sarracenia × moorei 'Royal Ruby'Sarracenia 'Royal Ruby' is a striking natural hybrid of Sarracenia moorei (Sarracenia flava X Sarracenia leucophylla), originally discovered in northern Florida in the 1990s. This cultivar is particularly admired for its vivid colouration. Even in the early stages of growth, the pitchers exhibit a noticeable pink blush, which intensifies as they mature. The lower sections of the pitchers develop a rich olive green hue, while the upper portions take on

a vivid display that makes it a standout in any collection

In mature pitchers

Pierre-Emmanuel kindly gave Guillaume Bily a division who eventually nominated it for cultivar status

the pitchers turn a solid red with only slight variation between lid and tube

In 2012 it was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit which makes 'Juthatip Soper' an ideal candidate to thrive in an outdoor bog garden

being naturalised in Ireland

Beautifully blushed with copper on the lid

The outer surface often stays yellow-green

The hood flares open to form a very wide

Not available very often

technically

The lid itself is broad and slightly undulating along the margins