Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Berries it's helpful to remove flowering

it's helpful to remove flowering stems to promote growth

Bloom: May-July

although it looks delicate

it dazzles with attractive shades of red and maroon that stay vibrant late into the season—no dull browns here

and well suited for shady spots

Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Berries it's helpful to remove floweringOpuntia violacea santa rita 'Santa Rita' is a delightful blue prickly pear known for its beautiful lemon yellow flowers and striking long black spines. When it experiences a bit of drought or cold, it transforms into a stunning glowing purple. All prickly pears absolutely thrive in hot, dry summers, require very little water, and can tolerate some chill. In the lovely Sonoran desert where it originates, this plant gracefully endures winter frost and