Sarracenia purpurea ssp venosa 'Ewelina'

Sarracenia purpurea 'Ewelina'

A distinctive collector clone admired for its rich burgundy pitchers, elongated shape and elegant pointed lids. Originally imported from Europe and grown on in our own collection, this established rooted division is fully acclimatised to South African conditions.

Unlike many purple pitcher plants that develop broad, squat pitchers, Ewelina produces more elongated traps with exceptional colour and character. Hardy, vigorous and easy to grow, it combines genuine collector appeal with the forgiving nature that makes Sarracenia purpurea such a rewarding species.

What makes this plant stand out

• Named collector clone — Sarracenia purpurea 'Ewelina'
• European import lineage — established and grown on in our own collection
• Distinctive form — rich burgundy pitchers with a more elongated shape and elegant pointed lids than typical purpurea forms
• Established rooted division — approximately 10cm across and currently in winter rest
• One plant, one listing — WYSIWYG; you receive the exact plant photographed

Shipped bareroot — the collector's way

This plant ships bareroot with roots wrapped in moist sphagnum moss. During winter dormancy, older pitchers may be trimmed back as part of normal seasonal maintenance. New growth returns naturally when active growth resumes in spring.

Growing notes

An easy-growing outdoor carnivorous plant that performs best in full sun with consistently wet conditions. Like all Sarracenia, Ewelina catches its own insects and rewards strong light with the richest colouration.

This clone is equally at home in a bog planter, water tray setup or dedicated carnivorous plant collection. Growth slows naturally during winter before resuming strongly in spring.

Winter dormancy

Like all Sarracenia, Ewelina requires a natural winter rest each year. During autumn and winter, pitchers may brown, collapse or be trimmed back while the plant conserves energy for the next growing season.

If you're ordering during winter, please read our guide:
What to Expect During Winter Dormancy

Quick FAQ

What size plant will I receive?
This is a WYSIWYG listing — the exact plant photographed is the one you'll receive. The plant measures approximately 10cm across and is currently in winter rest.

Is this a beginner-friendly Sarracenia?
Yes. Despite being a collector clone, Ewelina is hardy, vigorous and easy to grow when given full sun and pure water.

Why are the pitchers trimmed?
During winter dormancy, older pitchers naturally brown and die back. We remove tired or damaged growth before shipping so the plant arrives clean, tidy and ready for the upcoming growing season. Strong new pitchers emerge naturally during spring and summer growth.

Why does it ship bareroot?
Bareroot shipping reduces transit stress, protects the root system and allows you to pot the plant directly into your preferred growing setup upon arrival.

Can I only buy one?
Yes. This is a once-off collector listing featuring the exact plant shown in the photographs.

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Frequently Asked Question

Why do you use Pargo instead of PUDO?

We partner with Pargo because it forms part of our approved fragile-goods courier network. Parcels are stored indoors at local businesses, protected from heat, direct sunlight and the weather until collection. It's an excellent option if you're not home during the day or prefer collecting your parcel when it's convenient.

To protect every order and uphold our Arrive-Alive Guarantee, we use only Pargo and other approved delivery services trusted to transport fragile and temperature-sensitive plants safely.

• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• Cultivo is a boutique-style store and 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. Some are once-off or limited releases, which means they are available only while stocks last. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it’s the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know - we’re happy to help!