“Babylon” Opuntia polyacantha
Heavily ridged spines pads almost completely obscure the pad itself. Bright magenta flowers. Lays down slightly in winter. Spiny dry fruit. Washington Co Utah 15″ tall X 24″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Big Red” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Short uniform white spines on small pads form broad clumps sporting extra-large reddish-pink flowers. Dry spiny fruit. Lincoln Co Idaho Zone 5-7
“Champagne Pink” Opuntia polyacantha hybrid
Soft pink to coral flowers with yellow centers bring on different appearances in varying light. Heavy white spines on medium green pads. Growth habit looks very different from standard prickly pears. Plump elongated pads almost mimic thick cholla segments.Dry spiny fruit. Zone 5-7
“Coombe’s Winter Glow” Opuntia aurea X basilaris hybrid
Large plump padded Beavertail hybrid. Large 3″ vibrant pink blooms. Pads turn a mix of purple and green during the fall then go completely dark purple over winter. Dry fruit. 15″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Cotton Candy” Opuntia phaeacantha v. camanchaca
Extra plump green pads with stiff white spines. Large 3″ cotton candy pink flowers. Stays upright during winter months. Attractive pollinator. Dry spiny fruit. 8″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Dark Knight” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Loads of brilliant fuchsia flowers on dark green pads. Pads become royal purple during winter months making it an attractive plant in the winter garden. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 4-7
“Desert Blush” Opuntia polyacantha X rhodantha hybrid
Abundant 3.5″ flowers open wide to reveal a soft blush pink that deepen as the flower ages. Forms broad mats with long white spines on medium sized pads. Dry spiny fruit. 10″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Desert Skies” Opuntia castorea
Opuntia X castorea is a natural hybrid between Opuntia erinacea and Opuntia macrorhiza. Plants get their name because the flowers are red like the summer sky at sunrise/sunset. 20″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Fire & Ice” Opuntia polyacantha X erinacea hybrid
Stunning icy white spines nearly obscure the pads then show off firey pink flowers when blooming. Plant forms large mats. Lays down slightly in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 15″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Hot Lips” Opuntia phaeacantha hybrid
Abundant large deep pinkish-red flowers on large plump green pads make this a centerpiece in the garden. Mature pads have sparse long white spines on the top edge of each pad. Robust grower. With extra watering during the summer, will continue to bloom through August. Dry spiny fruit. 15″ tall X 60″ wide. Zone 5-7
“In the Pink” Opuntia phaeacantha v. hystricina hybrid
Densely spreading plant. Deep fuchsia flowers in early summer with the flush lasting several weeks. More compact growth habit. Dry spiny fruit. Stays upright all year. 8″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Kaibab Pink” Opuntia phaeacantha X “Kaibab Pink”
Intermediate hybrid form with extra large pads and pinkish red flowers. Lays down in winter. Large red fruits. 18″ tall X 72″ wide. Zone 5-9
“Kaibab Red” Opuntia phaeacantha X “Kaibab Red”
Extra large pads with long white spines produce 4″ red flowers. Lays down in winter. Large red fruits. Coconino Co AZ 24″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 6-9
“Mojave Mammoth” Opuntia basilaris v. basilaris
Leave plenty of room for this beauty! Extra large green blue-green pads emerge from a central trunk. Pads erupt in neon pink blooms. Plant will completely lay flat during winter moths. Dry fruit. 24″ tall X 30″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Navajo Bridge” Opuntia nicholii
Large dusty pink flowers situated on extra-large plump elongated pads. Stiff white spines pointed downward. Prolific bloomer and rapid growth. Sprawls 20″ tall by 48″ wide. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 5-8
“Nevada Blue” Opuntia basilaris
Brilliant neon pink flowers on deep blue/green pads command attention. Plant will lay down in winter with pads remaining relatively plump. Originally from southern high altitudes in Nevada. Zone 5-8
“Pinkalicious” Opuntia basilaris
This beavertail variety “chains” or spreads along the ground with new growth. Abundant large luscious 3″ pink blooms. Lays down in winter. 12″ tall X 60″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Pink Ruffles” Opuntia pinkavae
Beautiful powder green pads with long white spines on the top edges of mature pads. Large nearly 4″ brilliant pastel pink flowers with ruffled edges. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 20″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Pink Sandstone” Opuntia hybrid
Big beautiful sandstone pink flowers adorn larger green pads with sparse white spines. Prolific bloomer and rapi growth. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 15″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Pink Stars” Opuntia polyacantha
Pink Stars makes a perfect smaller plant for rock walls, plnaters, or rock gardens. Smaller pads and growth show off bright pink flowers. Abundant blooms. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 8″ tall X 24″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Plum” Opuntia phaeacantha hybrid
Large peachy-plum flowers sit atop big elongated pads which have a purple cast during winter months. Prolific bloomer and quick grower. Abundant red juicy fruit. 10″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Pretty in Pink” Opuntia fragilis
Also known as Brittle Cactus, this compact plant has small potato-shaped pads that break off easily. This rare flower color comes form high elevations in Colorado. Pads may turn reddish-purple in winter. Great plant for rock gardens or pottery. Zone 4-6
“Red Prince” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Big reddish-pink flowers with yellow centers. Long white spines set off the dark green pads. Prolific bloomer and fast grower. Dry spiny fruit. 10″ tall X 30 wide. Zone 5-8
“Red Sandstone” Opuntia hybrid
Big beautiful reddish-coral flowers adorn larger green pads with long white spines. Prolific bloomer and rapid growth. Forms large mats. 10″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Royal Flush” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Abundant extra large 4″ purplish-pink flowers on plump green pads . Flowers are multi-layered & last 2-3 days before closing. Fast grower. Dry spiny fruit. 12″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Sedona Sunset” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Coral-red hues with a hint of pink accents make this a particularly beautiful plant reminiscent of the red rock formations around Sedona. Plump dark green pads and robust growth. 10″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Smith Rock Sunrise” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Striking multi-layered flowers with yellow stamens set on rich green elongated pads make this plant a favorite in the garden. Pollinator magnate. Dry spiny fruit. Plant lays down in winter. 10″ tall X 72″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Snake River Rose” Polyacantha X utahensis
Broad spreading mats of low thick pads with long white spines produce vivid waxy pink flowers with just a hint of orange. Dry spiny fruit. Elmore, Co. Idaho. 12″ tall X 26″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Taylor’s Red” Opuntia polyacantha hybrid
The reddest prickly pear I’ve seen. Uniformly cloaked in 1 inch long spines. Tomato-red flowers in June. From Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Dry spiny fruit. 10″ tall X 30″ wide. Zone 5-8
Teec Nos Pos Opuntia phaeacantha
Hot pink flowers with pointed petal edges make this an attractive plant in the garden. Spines are reddish turning more dark as they age on mature pads. Originally from the Four Corners area. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 5-7
“Virgin River Rainbow” Opuntia aurea hybrid
Extra large plump green pads show off flowers of bright pink with hues of orange, red, & yellow. Quick grower to make a very large plant. Lays down in winter. Dry fruit. Washington Co, Utah. 18″ tall X 72″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Watermelon Splash” Opuntia polyacantha
Beautiful watermelon pink flowers on bright rgreen pads with generous white spines. Prolific bloomer with rapid growth. Forms large mats. Lays down in winter. Dry fruit. Washington Co, Utah. 6″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Woolly Mammoth” Opuntia nicholii X hystricina
White shaggy, rigid, pure white spines nearly obscure extra-large plump pads. Large 5″ pink flowers. Dry spiny fruit. Originally from Kane, Co, Utah. 12″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-8
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