Opuntia Beaver Rita

Common Name: Opuntia basiliris hybrid

Botanical Name: Beaver Rita Paddle Cactus

Exciting new “paddle cactus” with brilliant, large, hot carmine colored flowers in April/May. Even when not blooming, this plant is outstanding, with its purple pads that intensify in color in the winter. Grows rapidly to about 2 ½ tall, and a few feet wide. Full sun, and hardy to low 20’s.

• Type: Cactus
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Height: 2 1/2 tall
• Hardy To: 20° F
• Blooms: hot carmine colored flowers in April/May