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Opuntia 'Santa Rita' (Rose): A lovely cultivar of Opuntia with an icy blue coloration. In winter, these pads turn a violet purple color which makes it an excellent centerpiece plant in the hardy garden. Look for lemon yellow blooms in the summer months.
CAUTION: Opuntia species have fine, barbed bristles called glochids. Glochids easily detach and can become loose in the box during shipping. They will pierce skin and leather gloves, so use tongs when handling and see our Opuntia Planting Guide for more tips.
Opuntia need plenty of full, outdoor sunlight and great drainage to thrive. They do well in gritty, mineral soils and pots with drainage holes. Over time you'll see new pads sprout from the plant, soon followed by its showy blooms.
Opuntia can tolerate high heat and extended drought and can eventually develop into a wide, shrubby living fence. They are frost hardy and will happily thrive through winter under an insulating blanket of snow. Protect from heavy rains and standing water to prevent rot.
Pads are not guaranteed to root, but our Opuntia Planting Guide can help increase the success rate.
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Purple / Black
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 8 (10F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Maximum Rosette Size
Over 8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Shrub
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Good Outdoor Grower
Special Characteristic
Color Changing
