While there are many forms of very hardy prickly pear cactus, there are a few thousand other species of cactus, most of which are not as hardy. We offer a small selection of these other varieties, raised from seed, and sold in round 8 cm pots. All of our plants have spent at least 4 years in their pots, and will grow rapidly once they are planted out in soil.
While some of these varieties rated as Zone 5 have proven hardy here in Naramata with temperatures down to -27C, they may require some extra protection in some colder areas. All of these varieties can also be grown indoors, or grown outdoors in containers and then moved inside for winter. We have had great success leaving these inside a garage heated just above freezing, with minimal window light, from mid-October through April without them suffering.
While some of these varieties rated as Zone 5 have proven hardy here in Naramata with temperatures down to -27C, they may require some extra protection in some colder areas. All of these varieties can also be grown indoors, or grown outdoors in containers and then moved inside for winter. We have had great success leaving these inside a garage heated just above freezing, with minimal window light, from mid-October through April without them suffering.
Echinocereus coccineus
CA$8.00
This colourful plant has many names: Scarlet Hedgehog cactus, claret cup or Mexican claret cup cactus. Brilliant red-orange flowers act as hummingbird magnets. This is an easy to grow variety and one of the hardiest. Forms clumping mounds as it matures.
Zone 5-6
Echinocereus enneacanthus
CA$6.00
The Banana cactus, or prostrate hedgehog, in time produces a large plant with lax, sprawling stems. Long spines.
Zone 7
Echinocereus adustus
CA$8.00
This easy to grow and flower cactus produces frilly, purple-pink flowers. Frilly, purple-pink flowers. Short, green cylinders.
Zone 7
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
CA$8.00
The Texas rainbow hedgehog produces huge, yellow flowers. Pink spines, on loosely mounding stems. Easy to grow.
Zone 7
Echinocereus x lloydii
CA$8.00
Lloyd's hedgehog produces huge, super-colourful flowers on egg-shaped cylinders. Athough this plant is rated as a zone 7, it has survived temperatures in our garden down to -27C.
Zone 7
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CA$8.00
Our range of the lace hedgehog includes a number of forms, including v.bailey and v. caespitosus. All produce huge flowers; most dark purple in colour, but some lighter or tending towards pink. Spines are small and dense, and come in a range of colours as well. As these different forms are not positively identified, we ship these in a range of forms. Regardless, these are exceptionally good plants and are easy to grow and hardy.
Zone 5
Echinocereus viridiflorus var. correllii
CA$8.00
Echinocereus viridiflorus var. correllii, also known as Correll's hedgehog cactus, is a cold-hardy cactus, a subspecies of Echinocereus viridiflorus, and sometimes is called E. chloranthus 'Corellii". It's characterized by its bright gold (sometimes reddish) spines and yellow to gold-green flowers, sometimes with caramel stripes.
Height/spread: 10cm x 15 cm
Hardiness: Some sources rate this as hardy to Zone 4, we're more comfortable with Zone 7
Echinocereus fitchii var armatus
CA$8.00
This cactus is known for its attractive pink flowers and unique spination. This variety, sometimes referred to as a subspecies, is characterized by its short, cylindrical stems, typically around 10-15 cm tall and 4-5 cm thick. The large, showy, slightly scented, pink-purple flowers with a dark burgundy center are a major attraction. Blooming occurs from late April/early May to late June. The fruits are ovoid, green, and up to 28 mm long, with a white pulp.
Height/spread: 15 cm x 30 cm
Hardiness Zone 8
Ferocactus hematacanthus
CA$8.00
Commonly known as the Turk's head cactus or Texas barrel cactus, is a barrel-shaped cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Texas and Mexico. It is characterized by its large, cylindrical or globular body, prominent ribs, and dense spines, some of which are hooked. The cactus produces vibrant yellow flowers, often with red on the outer petals, and fleshy, edible fruit. This flowers for us in August, one of the latest forms to bloom.
Height 60 cm (in nature, after many years)
Hardiness: Zone 6/7
Echinocereus x roetteri
CA$8.00
Echinocereus x roetteri, also known as Roetter's Hedgehog Cactus, is a naturally occurring hybrid between Echinocereus coccineus and Echinocereus dasyacanthus. It is a cold-hardy cactus found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by its cylindrical stems, dense spines, and vibrant, large flowers that come in various colors.
Height: 25 cm
Hardiness: Zone 7
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