The Orange Chiffon Prickly Pear (Opuntia polyacantha x) is a show-stopping hybrid that brings a soft, sophisticated palette to the rugged high desert. Growing to a tidy 12 inches tall and spreading up to 3 feet wide, this low-growing gem is perfect for rock gardens or as a colorful groundcover in Zones 7 and 8. You will be captivated in late spring when it produces ruffled, multi-toned blooms in shades of apricot, peach, and coral, looking almost like delicate silk against the green pads.

Thriving in full sun, this hardy cactus is exceptionally animal-resistant, as its spines naturally deter deer and rabbits. To ensure success, blend Watters Premium Mulch with your gardens native soil to provide the grit and drainage these roots require. Mixing in 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food at planting time gives it the boost needed for those spectacular, heavy-blooming seasons.

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