Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon'

Also Known As

Peach Chiffon Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 30"

planting zones

4a-10b

Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon' plant details

Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer apricot and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful new strain of prickly pear with a profusion of silky, peach colored flowers in June on very compact plants, to under 6" tall forming clumps to 30" wide. n extremely prickly creature for full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but happily accepts occasional water. rost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4.