Captivating Combination: Cold-Hardy Cacti and Succulents

This extensive unirrigated planting of cold - hardy cacti andsucculentsbasks on a lovesome south - facing slope in theUndaunted Gardenat theGardens on Spring Creekin Fort Collins , Colorado in zona 4b/5a . In lateMayandJune , the cacti bloom in red-hot colors along with the meth plants . Thanks to these plants ’ interesting evergreen forms as well as the finertexturesof similarly dry - loving fellow plants such as red yucca for contrast , the garden has abundant yr - round appealingness . The maintenance for this planting is simple and not extensive — a flake of cutting back and houseclean up of fellow plants both as they finish blooming and in early spring along withweedingis all that ’s needed . However , this requires agility and sleight as manyplants are sharp and briary .

Bold colors and forms draw the eye in this xeric planting

This cactus is a mix of several dissimilar cactus mintage including claret cup cactus ( Echinocereus triglochidiatus , Zones 5 - 10 ) and Texas rainbow cactus ( Echinocereus dasyacanthus , Zones 6 - 10 ) , among others .

Here’s a closer look at this planting:

photo : Lauren Springer

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