Baby Rita Prickly Pear
Opuntia basilaris hyb. 'Baby Rita'
This hybrid has intensely carmine colored flowers of the beavertail cactus in a small padded, purple skinned prickly pear. It thrives from the coast to inland deserts, and even into high altitude mountain areas! Covered with brilliant flowers in the spring, and the overall purple color of the plant lasts through all seasons, becoming very intense in winter. Loves full sun and is water-wise.
| Key feature: | waterwise |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden styles: | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Never grows taller than about 8 inches. |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special feature: | Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Item no.: | 6950 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment.
This hybrid has intensely carmine colored flowers of the beavertail cactus in a small padded, purple skinned prickly pear. It thrives from the coast to inland deserts, and even into high altitude mountain areas! Covered with brilliant flowers in the spring, and the overall purple color of the plant lasts through all seasons, becoming very intense in winter. Loves full sun and is water-wise.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment.
| Key feature: | waterwise |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden styles: | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Never grows taller than about 8 inches. |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special feature: | Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Item no.: | 6950 |
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