Gymnocalycium deeszianum Corms - Bulbs - Tubers 'Last Dance' is great to

'Last Dance' is great to brighten a dark spot in the woodland garden

whose early spring flowers emerge pink in bud

the large green basal leaves give rise to giant 6-8' tall spikes

they have a collar at the base of the petals

This new and hard-to-find introduction from NC's conifer expert

Gymnocalycium deeszianum Corms - Bulbs - Tubers 'Last Dance' is great toGymnocalycium deszianum is a typically solitary barrel cactus from the Cordoba region of central Argentina, that has thrived in our rock garden since 2012, enduring low temperatures of 7 degrees F. The 3" tall x 4" wide, glossy green, knobby barrel is adorned with eyelash like white reflexed spines, and topped in spring with amazing large white flowers. While we recommend a winter dry location for all hardy barrel cactus, Gymnocalycium deeszianum has