OP053: Opuntia hybrid 'Red Gem'

OP053: Opuntia hybrid 'Red Gem' An apparent hybrid between basilaris or aurea with fragilis! The small, round, 2-3" wide pads have very short spines and are fragile (pads break off easily). The petite, deep pinkish red flowers in June are abundant. Beautiful in the rock garden or in containers.  Fergusen thinks this MAY be Opuntia polyacantha v. schweriniana…still a mystery. 4" high by 18" wide. Zone 4.    OP053: Opuntia hybrid 'Red Gem' An apparent hybrid between basilaris or aurea with fragilis! The small, round, 2-3" wide pads have very short spines and are fragile (pads break off easily). The petite, deep pinkish red flowers in June are abundant. Beautiful in the rock garden or in containers. Fergusen thinks this MAY be Opuntia polyacantha v. schweriniana…still a mystery. 4" high by 18" wide. Zone 4.Large numbers of red blooms!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       The reddest of the reds                                                                                                  This one is not to be missed.