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Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 5b-10b

Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] plant details

Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] plant

How to Grow Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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Zones

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Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

Height: 3"

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'

Width: 3'

  • sun
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  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 4'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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