Opuntia x columbiana 'Golden Globe'

Also Known As

Opuntia polyacantha x ericacea var. columb. 'Golden Globe'
Golden Globe Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia x columbiana 'Golden Globe' plant details

Opuntia x columbiana 'Golden Globe' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia x columbiana 'Golden Globe'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia x columbiana 'Golden Globe'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opuntia x columbiana (syn. polyacantha x erinacea var. columb) 'Golden Globe' is a prickly pear cactus with densely petaled flowers in golden-yellow with orange stamens followed by purple fruit. Pads are shaggy and upright to about 5 inches big and wide. Growth habit is 8-10 inches high and forms a spreading mat 36-48 inches. Requires full sun with very sharp, careful drainage as this species is a cliff dweller. Much more drought tolerant than other cactus.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A Cistus introduction. From one of our favorite cactus habitats not far north of the aptly named Cactus Mountain Oregon, we believe actually named for particularly large specimens of pediocactus growing on its flanks. This selection from an obviously hybrid colony has shaggy upright pads to about 5" creating clumps 8-10" high by 3-4' wide with densely petalled flowers of undulating gold yellow, the orange stamens combining to create quite a show. Careful drainage is a must with these cliff dwellers and full sun. More summer drought tolerant than other prickly pears. Probably frost hardy in USDA zone 4.