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Sarracenia ‘Fiona’ Flower: Cross-Pollination Required for Seed

A grower’s S. ‘Fiona’ flowered; last year’s self-pollination failed. Asks how to get viable seed.

Two Different Flowers Needed

Sarracenia stigmas and anthers mature at different times; self-pollination rarely works. Cross-pollinate with a different Sarracenia flower. See detailed guide. Crossing with non-Sarracenia plants does nothing.

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