Sarracenia x MK H260 Praetorian Guard (Shipped Bare-Root)

Sarracenia x MK H260 Praetorian Guard (Shipped Bare-Root)Mike King's S. x moorei 'Praetorian Guard' showcases the dramatic potential of crossing a large pink lipped Apalachicola National Forest leucophylla with an all red Blackwater River flava var. atropurpurea. This 2003 hybrid delivers robust, dark red pitchers distinguished by a characteristically serrated operculum marked with pink eye spotsa commanding presence from one of the UK's most accomplished Sarracenia breeders. Our bare root Sarracenia (North

features dramatically dark red giant traps with almost black edges that contrast beautifully against bright green outer lobes

with elongated trap teeth like tiny flames and distinctively purple-blushed petioles

is a vigorous giant clone that transforms from light red with greenish-yellow edges into deep crimson traps of exceptional size

thin leaves and formidable traps armed with thick

Traps are green but turn light red in direct sunlight

endemic to the cloud-shrouded heights of Auyán-tepui in Venezuela above 2000 meters

prized by serious collectors for its refined pale trap coloration and reliable insect-trapping vigor

Bred by Dr

Phil Faulski's 2000 creation known for pitchers that darken nearly black with heavy reddish veining

This vigorous hybrid crosses the legendary Leah Wilkerson—a Florida flava × leucophylla discovery from 2002 celebrated for its exceptional hybrid vigor—with the striking leucophylla 'Purple Lips'

or just plain luck – but I’ve shipped pollen for years with tons of happy growers getting viable seeds

vibrant red helmet nectar spoons and persistent red coloration throughout the pitcher make this long-established Andreas Wistuba hybrid a striking addition to any serious carnivorous collection