Cactus adds color, dimension to a water-wise landscape
[2008-7-21]
Tag : organic cactus pear
The ultimate in water-thrifty plants, cactuses and succulentscontinue to surge in popularity in Colorado gardens.
Many are natives, while others are found in neighboring states orsimilar regions. Beyond their drought tolerance, these plants ofthe high deserts feature fascinating architectural forms and, insome cases, exquisitely beautiful flowers. In addition, many offerfall and winter interest in the garden. They have few insect ordisease problems.
When situating them in the garden, consider how they grow in natureamid other succulents, perennials, grasses and shrubs. It's a myththat cactus can only be planted with other cactuses. Their boldshapes look especially pleasing with contrasting plants with finertextures. Most cactuses and succulents are particularly well-suitedfor growing among rocks.
Many dozens of species, hybrids and selections of cactus andsucculents are available to Colorado gardeners. Buy cactuses andsucculents only from reputable nurseries that offer nursery-grownstock. Don't collect plants from the wild. Besides being illegal inmost places, the collected plants have a very low survival rate.
Choice cactuses
* Prickly pear (Opuntia): The most cold hardy of the cactuses, they are native to much ofthe Western U.S. Many species and hybrids are available, withlovely pink, yellow, red or white flowers, often followed by redfruit. Plants bloom mainly in late spring and summer. Can grow to 2feet tall or more, depending on variety.
* Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus): Esteemed for its cylindrical symmetry, hedgehog cactus is mainlyfound in Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Fendler's hedgehog (E.fendleri), from south central Colorado, has stunning, largepurple-pink flowers. The "purple candle" (E. caespitosus) of thecentral part of the state has huge fuchsia blossoms. Texas hedgehog(E. coccineus) has brilliant scarlet flowers.
* Chain link cactus (Cylindropuntia): With crisscrossing joints that vaguely resemble chain-linkfencing, this cactus is also known as cholla throughout itsSouthwestern homeland. Almost treelike in appearance, the plantsmay reach nearly 5 feet in height with an equal or greater spread.Rosy-red flowers appear in midsummer, followed by autumn seedpods.
The ultimate in water-thrifty plants, cactuses and succulentscontinue to surge in popularity in Colorado gardens.
Many are natives, while others are found in neighboring states orsimilar regions. Beyond their drought tolerance, these plants ofthe high deserts feature fascinating architectural forms and, insome cases, exquisitely beautiful flowers. In addition, many offerfall and winter interest in the garden. They have few insect ordisease problems.
When situating them in the garden, consider how they grow in natureamid other succulents, perennials, grasses and shrubs. It's a myththat cactus can only be planted with other cactuses. Their boldshapes look especially pleasing with contrasting plants with finertextures. Most cactuses and succulents are particularly well-suitedfor growing among rocks.
Many dozens of species, hybrids and selections of cactus andsucculents are available to Colorado gardeners. Buy cactuses andsucculents only from reputable nurseries that offer nursery-grownstock. Don't collect plants from the wild. Besides being illegal inmost places, the collected plants have a very low survival rate.
Choice cactuses
* Prickly pear (Opuntia): The most cold hardy of the cactuses, they are native to much ofthe Western U.S. Many species and hybrids are available, withlovely pink, yellow, red or white flowers, often followed by redfruit. Plants bloom mainly in late spring and summer. Can grow to 2feet tall or more, depending on variety.
* Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus): Esteemed for its cylindrical symmetry, hedgehog cactus is mainlyfound in Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Fendler's hedgehog (E.fendleri), from south central Colorado, has stunning, largepurple-pink flowers. The "purple candle" (E. caespitosus) of thecentral part of the state has huge fuchsia blossoms. Texas hedgehog(E. coccineus) has brilliant scarlet flowers.
* Chain link cactus (Cylindropuntia): With crisscrossing joints that vaguely resemble chain-linkfencing, this cactus is also known as cholla throughout itsSouthwestern homeland. Almost treelike in appearance, the plantsmay reach nearly 5 feet in height with an equal or greater spread.Rosy-red flowers appear in midsummer, followed by autumn seedpods.
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