Mammillaria spinosissima rubra Rosa 'Charles Darwin' creating a striking focal point

creating a striking focal point throughout the summer months

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they can easily be eaten individually or add tremendous flavour to jams

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

Each leaf bears a butterscotch coloured centre that fades outwards

Mammillaria spinosissima rubra Rosa 'Charles Darwin' creating a striking focal pointMammillaria 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.