Mammillaria spinosissima rubra Rosa 'Charles Darwin' This plant can be grown

This plant can be grown in a position of full sun or partial shade in any moist and well-drained soil

Each leaf bears a butterscotch coloured centre that fades outwards

The berries look like large raspberries and are sharp-sweet tasting

The strong and durable

creating a striking focal point throughout the summer months

Mammillaria spinosissima rubra Rosa 'Charles Darwin' This plant can be grownMammillaria spinosissima 'Rubra' is distinct for its dense covering of vibrant, coppery red spines that wrap around the cylindrical body, giving it a glowing appearance when backlit. It is affectionately referred to as the "Red Headed Irishman" due to this intense colouration, which contrasts strikingly with the ring of bright purple pink flowers it produces. It typically grows upright, often forming attractive clumps at the base as it matures.