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Products > Pereskia 'Pink Rose'
 
Pereskia 'Pink Rose' - Rose Cactus

Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.  

 
Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus)
Origin: Mexico (North America)
Flower Color: Lavender Pink
Bloomtime: Spring/Summer
Parentage: (Pereskia bleo x uebelmanii?)
Height: 6-10 feet
Width: 6-8 feet
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F
Pereskia 'Pink Rose' (Rose Cactus) - Pereskia is a primitive shrubby cactus that clambers to 6-12 feet tall with lush green leaves that flush reddish when first emerging and produces flowers that resemble wild roses. This plant is reportedly a hybrid of Pereskia bleo. The flowers on this cross are lavender. Long needle-like thorns grow from the leaf bases, so handle carefully ! It should be pruned after flowering to promote bushiness. Plant in full to part sun and give moderate to regular water. Will take a light frost though we have seen tip damage at 30 F. We grew this plant from 2006 until 2008.  Information displayed on this page about  Pereskia 'Pink Rose' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.