Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon'

Also Known As

Peach Chiffon Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 30"

planting zones

4a-10b

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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

Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon' produces marvelous peachy pink flowers with slightly darker centres, an unusual colour for prickly pear cactus. The prickly plants are compact to six inches high spreading into an impressive colony. Plant in full sun in sharply draining soil. Exact hardiness unknown.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.