White Sands Giant Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus)
Description
15-24" x 18-24" wide. 'White Sands' Claret Cup Cactus is the largest growing form of this cold-hardy cactus with the tall, thick stems capable of reaching over two feet in height. The plant blooms in late spring-early summer with a profusion of large scarlet flowers. This giant claret cup originates in south-central New Mexico north of Alamagordo. Collection # SB1598
Discovered by cactus meister Steven Brack in the White Sands region of south-central NM, this is without a doubt the fastest, largest and most spectacular of any claret cup cactus. Pictured is a large, 15" tall blooming mound grown from seed in only 7 years. Native.
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