About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with neat basal foliage. It bears colourful blooms in purple. 'Parma Violet' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Rebutia can be solitary or clustering cacti, with globose or shortly cylindrical, ribbed or tuberculate stems, and showy funnel-shaped flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil