Overwintering Sarracenia in Pittsburgh Garage: Practical Steps

A Pittsburgh grower has S. ‘Scarlet Belle’, ‘Tarnok’, ‘Yellow Jacket’ in tubs; asks about garage storage (unheated) vs. outdoor mulching.

Garage Is Best for Small Collection

Keep damp, not waterlogged. Trim dead foliage. Spray sulfur fungicide (mold risk in dark). Monitor garage temps: potted Sarracenia tolerate a week in teens (°F) without wind, but long cold snaps need mitigation (raise temps to upper 20s). Outdoor mulching requires more prep—see our DVD 1 and Ontario bog guide.