Prickly Pear "Watermelon Man"
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Opuntia x Walk In Beauty™ “Watermelon Man”
Walk in Beauty™ is a series of cold-hardy Prickly Pears with a wide array of flower colors. Famed Colorado plantsman Kelly Grummons has been developing these hybrids for years in his Denver gardens, especially for cold hardiness, drought tolerance, and beauty.
Some of these varieties are nearly spineless, but all will have some glochids. The growth habit is low and spreading, with mature sizes around 6-8” tall by 3-4’ wide. Plants will do best in a well-drained cactus mix if in containers and will do quite well in our native soil too. Be careful not to overwater, and ensure plants have good drainage.
Height: 6”-8”
Spread: 3’-4’
Bloom: April-July
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southwestern U.S.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
