Opuntia hybrid ‘Claude Arno’

Opuntia ‘Claude Arno’.  Hardy cactus.  Parentage:  O. polycantha x O. fragilis.   A very small growing and extremely hardy selection with small spiny oval pads.  Flowers are a medium pink and bloom best on older pads.  Must be grown in rather infertile soil or blooming is hindered.  Of very easy culture and withstands Wisconsin’s cold wet winters without incident.  Ships July to October 15.  Rooted pads.