Prickly Pear Rose

Cactus Rose in Allen Centennial Gardens

Prickly Pear Cactus Rose © 2010 Bo Mackison

The prickly pear cactus is in bloom…in Wisconsin. This cactus rose was photographed at Allen Centennial Gardens on the University of Wisconsin- Madison campus.

11 comments to Prickly Pear Rose

  • That’s really pretty! I’ve seen many prickly pear flowers, but that’s the first of that kind.

    • Bo Mackison

      It is a lovely shade of peach. I’m more accustomed to seeing the bright yellows and oranges from the Arizona cacti, too.

  • Gracious, Bo! You are certainly capturing such wonderful flower shots! Each one expressive and artful. I really like this lovely prickly pear cactus bloom.

    • Bo Mackison

      I’ve been spending LOTS of time in a few area gardens – can;t think of much better places either, not with the sunny weather combined with ample rain we’re having. The flowers are great this year.

  • Gandalf

    Wonderfully delicate (albeit with a sting), but what is this doing in Wisconsin? Cheese and Wisconsin yes; cactus and Wisconsin – I don’t know. :)

    • Bo Mackison

      I DID get a few thorns in my finger – wasn’t paying attention with my eye on the viewfinder. Reminds me of all the stickers I pulled out on my last trip to Arizona! If I lived there, I’d have to carry a PLIERS!

      Oh, we’ve still got plenty of cheese too. No worries.

  • Such wonderful soft peach colors. Beautiful!!!

  • Another sumptuous flower, Bo. Beautiful. :)

    I was expecting somewhere in the desert, not Wisconsin. lol!

    • Bo Mackison

      Wisconsin can throw you a surprise if you aren;t paying close attention. So I find out…there is a prickly pear cactus native to Wisconsin. Who knew?

  • Molly

    Never heard of this flower before. It’s very cool – it sort of reminds me of incredibly delicate tissue paper twisted together to make the petals. My own interesting perspective I suppose. :)

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