Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B

Description of Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B

The Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B is a striking hybrid created by Gary Wheeler, derived from Sarracenia leucophylla X (Sarracenia moorei X Sarracenia purpurea venosa). Though its name suggests extreme size, pitchers typically remain too small to swallow a tennis ball but retain a robust, chunky form.

This cultivar stands out for its vivid colouration. The pitchers display a bright white base with a contrasting dark red lip, creating a bold visual appeal. The combination of parent species contributes to its hardiness and distinctive appearance.

Clone B inherits traits from its lineage. The leucophylla influence brings upright, flared pitchers, while the moorei X purpurea venosa cross adds sturdy structure and deeper pigmentation. Though not as large as the name implies, the pitchers are substantial and great at trapping prey.

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B mother plants. Divisions are taken from the mother plants and are planted into 9cm pots to be sold. Division sizes can vary greatly and will always be sent largest first. If you'd like to know the size of a plant before ordering, please feel free to contact us.