Natures Nectar®

Name: Ptilotus Joey 180MM
SKU: PTIJOE18S
Price: 9.00 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Ptilotus Joey 180MM

Ptilotus ‘Joey’ – 180MM

(Not currently available to be ordered)

I am Ptilotus Joey. My family originated from Central Australia to coastal WA

Botanic Name: Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’

**Mounding – Unique blooms**
I am a spectacular native herbaceous short lived perennial with dark green leaves and masses of unusual mauve feathery flower heads in spring leading to common names like “Lambs-Tails” and “Pink Pussy Tails”. The blooms start as a luminous silver and mature with neon pink near the tips. I will perform at my best in drier areas. I am heat and drought tolerant plant, and withstands frost once established. I make a statement grown in sunny rockeries and borders or container planted. I make a great cut flower. My ideal growing conditions include a sunny aspect and a well drained soil.

	Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)
	Height: 0.6m Width: 0.5m
	I need minimal water once established
	Australian Native
	I will perfom at my best in fertile free draining soils & quality potting mixes

I am popular and will make you happy because…

	I produce masses lum inous silver feathery pink tipped flowers in spring and summer
	I am just as happy growing in pots & containers as I am garden planted
	I make a great cut flower

in pots and other containers
in garden beds and general landscaping
to be cut flowers to be enjoyed indoors
in coastal conditions

Tips for success…

	I am a hardy plant that tolerates heat, dry conditions & light frosts
	Plant me 30cm apart
	100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene

Plant family: Amaranthaceae

Other names: Mulla Mulla, Lambs-Tails ‘Joey’, Pink Pussy Tails

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