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Today's bloom is Creeping Beavertail 'Coombe's Winter Glow' (Opuntia aurea)

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Bloom of the Day for December 27th, 2010:

Creeping Beavertail 'Coombe's Winter Glow'
(Opuntia aurea)

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Information:
Type of plant: Alpines and Rock Gardens, Cactus and Succulents

Bloom color: Pink, Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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plantladylin wrote:
I'm not very fond of Cacti, but that is a very pretty Opuntia!

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