Darlingtonia Winter Color: Red Pitchers Are Normal

Darlingtonia Winter Color: Red Pitchers Are Normal

Deep red pitchers in winter/early spring are typical for Darlingtonia. They emerge from dormancy later than Sarracenia—often late April to mid-May in Oregon.

Signs of Health

• Pitchers firm and turgid.
• No mushiness or foul odor.
• Rhizome white and firm if checked.

If no new growth by mid-May, reassess. Otherwise, patience—your plant is on schedule.