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Winterizing Mini Bog Garden in Zone 6: Mulch Tub Method

A South Jersey (Zone 6) grower asks about overwintering potted Sarracenia, Drosera, VFTs in a mulch-filled tub.

Effective Method

Large tub, pots buried in mulch
Cover plants completely with mulch + tarp
Trim Sarracenia leaves halfway (leave S. purpurea intact)
Remove dead/dying growth first
Check biweekly: moisture, mold, apply fungicide if needed

Key Points

Don't trim to soil — some foliage protects crown
Barely moist soil — prevent desiccation
Fungicide prevention better than cure
Sarracenia Northwest will have additional tips

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