Opuntia microdasys pallida

Opuntia microdasys pallidaOpuntia microdasys var. pallida is beloved for its pale, lime green pads that contrast vividly with bright golden yellow dots. The botanical name pallida refers to the lighter, fresher green tone of the pads compared to the standard species. It forms a dense, shrubby mound over time and is armed with the same deceptive glochids as other Opuntias. Ideally, position this cactus in a bright, sunny location to ensure the yellow glochids remain vibrant.

or as a long-lasting alternative to flower bouquets

It is best suited as a border plant

Chaenomeles ‘Crimson & Gold’ or much popularly known as the Flowering Quince or Japanese Quince is fast growing and compact multi-stemmed deciduous shrub

Prune El Dorado lightly in May-June after flowering

Rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped

purple and yellow colour that is present in various places of the plants petals

Use a layer of mulch to keep the roots cool and strictly avoid clogging of water

It grows much faster than most other cacti and can become quite shrub-like

being white to start off with before turning cream as they age

luxury colour

perfect for mixed herbaceous borders or hedging

although the soil must still be well-draining