The largest of our three U.K. native Sundew species, which despite its specific name is relatively scarce in England now, though common enough in Western Scotland. The leaves can exceed 7.5cm in length with the paddle-shaped blades merging seamlessly into the leafstalks. Given good light, the trapping tentacles will assume a bright red colour which contrasts vividly with the green of the blade and as summer progresses the whole blade can turn deep red when subjected to enough consistent sunlight. The traps themselves can completely enfold prey where necessary; movement in this species is not restricted to just the tentacles.
The small white flowers arise from the centre of the rosette and are borne on scapes up to 15cm tall.
Mature plants supplied potted in a </strong><a href=""http://www.floralive.co.uk/en-gb/collections/growing-accessories/products/rigid-square-pots/164119"" target=""_blank""><strong>7cm square pot with a full-colour printed identification label which includes basic cultural details.
Drosera anglica - Great/English Sundew
Fully hardy, this species is best grown outdoors all year round and in nature is usually found in the wettest parts of bogs, so therefore prefers a high water table, though in practice it will be quite happy standing in an inch or so of soft water.
Greenhouse/indoor conditions can inhibit formation of the winter-resting buds the plant dies-down to in the Autumn and/or hinder the emergence of new growth the following Spring.
Repot in <a href=""http://www.floralive.co.uk/en-gb/collections/growing-media/products/thrive-tm-carnivorous-plant-compost/140322""><strong>THRIVEâ„¢</strong></a> + <a href=""http://www.floralive.co.uk/en-gb/collections/growing-accessories/products/decorative-pots/164526"" target=""_blank"">10cm Decorative Pot </a>when applicable.
