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Bare-Root Sarracenia Flowering: When to Cut Blooms

Spring-purchased bare-root Sarracenia are usually recent divisions—cut flowers off to prevent stunting. Summer/fall purchases are established enough to bloom if desired.

Removing flowers always redirects energy to pitcher production. If you want maximum pitchers, cut blooms regardless of season.

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