Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus 'Grand Mesa Peach'
Opuntia rhodantha
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | rhodantha (rho-DAN-tha) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Grand Mesa Peach |
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Apr 26, 2011, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: A compact yet vigorously growing Opuntia rhodantha hybrid with rich pale pink/peach colored double blooms in June (summer). It has dense golden-yellow spines and was originally collected in western Colorado by Claude Barr. |
