Prickly Pear finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Prickly Pear after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on protecting from frost below -5°C even for hardy varieties and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in a dry garden rockery or gravel bed and has genuinely transformed that spot. remarkable drought tolerance once established is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. rapid growth during the warm summer months was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, protecting from frost below -5°C even for hardy varieties is almost certainly the issue.