How to prune sarracenia leucophylla 'tarnok'

Late autumn to early spring for foliage; flower stems optionally removed in spring. Cut dead pitchers at the base of the rhizome with clean scissors in late autumn. If removing flower stems, cut at the base as soon as they emerge in early spring before energy is spent on blooming.

Annually for foliage; flower removal optional each spring. Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' produces distinctive double-flowered blooms and tall white-topped pitchers. Remove dead pitchers and foliage in late autumn or early spring. Many growers also remove flower stems as they emerge to direct energy into pitcher production, though the unusual flowers are decorative. Do not cut living pitchers during the growing season.

Cut dead pitchers at the base of the rhizome with clean scissors in late autumn. If removing flower stems, cut at the base as soon as they emerge in early spring before energy is spent on blooming.