I know that flower pictures should be of hummingbird flowers, but I couldn't resist sending this along. This cactus only blooms once a year for one day! It usually has 3-4 bloosoms, but this year outdid itself. Just a pretty picture - enjoy!

Very lovely Carla, Thanks for sharing it with us! I'd LOVE to see more of your xeriscape gardens!

Pam NJ 6B

Great picture of your "awesome bloosoms" catus. I just love the color too.

Karen
Southern California

It is amazing the beautiful blooms that come from the cactus.

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

High Country Gardens has some cactus species that they claim are hummer attractive. Have you tried any of those?

Oh, and thanks for the photo. Hummer flowers or not, they're gorgeous! It's always so startling that something so lushly colored, vibrant, and delicate can come from a spiny plant like that.

Beautiful!

Lisa

Lake Country
Southern Wisconsin
USDA Zone 5b
heat zone 4/5
sunset zone 41
http://thehummingbirdgarden.blogspot.com/

What beautiful flowers. What kind of cactus was that?

Sorry I don't know the name of this cactus. There are many varities in our neighborhood which are just starting to bloom. I'll try to get some pictures of those as well.