Drosera capensis WF x aliciae

A deliberate cross between the wide-leaf form of D. capensis and D. aliciae, two of the most widespread sundews in the Western Cape. Sometimes nicknamed "capiciae." The combination of capensis and aliciae has produced several well-known plants, 'Hercules' being the most famous, though that one used the albino form as the capensis parent. Here, the wide-leaf form provides the extra breadth instead.

Both parents are fynbos sundews from the Western Cape, South Africa. D. capensis grows in marshes and along stream banks, tall and strap-leaved. D. aliciae forms low, compact rosettes of wedge-shaped leaves in peaty seepages on mountain slopes. Their ranges overlap widely.

The hybrid splits the difference. Broader, paddle-shaped leaves from the aliciae side, upright growth from the capensis side. Large pink flowers on tall scapes. Vigorous and easy to grow.