Prickly Pear "Watermelon Man"
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Opuntia x Walk In Beauty™ “Watermelon Man”
Walk in Beauty™ presents a collection of cold-hardy Prickly Pears that showcase a diverse range of flower colors. Renowned Colorado horticulturist Kelly Grummons has spent years cultivating these hybrids in his Denver gardens, focusing on attributes like cold resilience, drought resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
While some of these varieties are almost spineless, all feature some glochids. They exhibit a low, spreading growth habit, reaching around 6-18 inches in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity. These plants thrive best in well-drained cactus mixes when grown in containers and also perform well in our native soil. Be cautious not to overwater, and ensure proper drainage for optimal growth.
Height: 6”-18"
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
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
