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Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Claret Cup Hedgehog
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Description:
6” x 18” wide (seed propagated) A substantial plant that forms large clusters of thick spined stems. The glowing orange cupped flowers come in early summer, making Claret Cup the star of the garden when it blooms. Zones 5-9.
Special Notes:
Not hard to grow in a clay pot, but recommended for experienced gardeners when grown outdoors.
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QUICK FACTS
| USDA Growing Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Color |
Orange |
| Regions |
Hot Desert, USA |
| Rain |
Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care) |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring, Summer |
| Sun |
Full and Afternoon Sun |
| Soil |
Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil |
| Moisture |
Xeric |
| Height |
Small - up to 12in. |
| Resistant to Hungry Critters |
Resists Rabbits |
GROWING TIPS
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Mulch with gravel. Use very well draining soil.
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