Opuntia polyacantha 'Citrus Punch'

Also Known As

Opuntia polycantha 'Citrus Punch'
Citrus Punch Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha 'Citrus Punch' plant details

Opuntia polyacantha 'Citrus Punch' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. 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 polyacantha 'Citrus Punch'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha 'Citrus Punch'

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

Plains prickly pear (Opuntia polyacantha) is found from the Canadian prairies south to northern Mexico. 'Citrus Punch' was collected in Colorado. It has lovely orange and yellow spines and stunning multi-coloured flowers that emerge apricot orange deepening through tones of copper and plum red. Plant in full sun in sharply draining soil.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Another beautiful prickly pear from Colorado's Kelly Grummons, this spreading creature of under 1 ft in height but eventually to 3-4 ft wide has orange and yellow spines and warm apricot flowers darkening with age. Superb in rock gardens or containers and frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4 or below. Full sun and sharp drainage.