In terms of CPs I currently grow them in three separate ways: i)
In a purpose-built sphagnum bog garden in a frost free
greenhouse. Here I am moderately successful in growing various species
of Sarracenia, Drosera and Utrics as well as Cephalotus but not
Pinguics..
Darlingtonia achieves the massive height of at least three inches
under these
conditions but grows rampantly!
ii) In variously constructed beds and ponds in the open garden
(winter frosts to ~ -5 C) where Sarracenia, including S.psittacina and
hardy Drosera thrive to varying degrees of success. Darlingtonia
achieves the massive height of at least three inches under these
conditions but grows
rampantly!
iii) Recently I have created a series of purpose-built trough
gardens
made of hypertufa. Again Sarracenia and hardy Drosera species grow
well! Darlingtonia achieves the massive height of at least three
inches under these conditions but grows rampantly.
As you can gather I have one small problem! D.c. even flowers
profusely
outside (stems up to 9 inches) but pitchers are always small. Is it
because I cannot provide it with a cool root run in the summer? Any
other suggestions?
Finally I think the list is an excellent idea even though I have only been on
for a few days
Happy and successful growing and best wishes to all
John Peacock (john_p@icr.ac.uk)