Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey' (Mulla Mulla)
Lambs-Tails 'Joey', Pink Mulla Mulla 'Joey', Pink Pussy Tails
Spectacular, Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey' (Mulla Mulla) is a compact, short-lived herbaceous perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of large, long-lasting, conical spikes of feathery flowers, up to 3 in. long (7 cm), from winter to summer. Flowers in summer if grown as an annual. Resembling bottlebrushes, the luminous blossoms start out silver and mature to neon pink near the tips. The foliage of fleshy, elliptic, silver-green leaves is evergreen. Easy to grow, Mulla Mulla attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Heat and drought-tolerant plant, it is well-suited to gardens and mixed containers. Perfect for sunny rockeries, Mediterranean or desert gardens. A good cut flower.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in rich, sharply-drained soil. Avoid wet conditions. Fertilize every two weeks.
- Ptilotus exaltatus is perennial in hardiness zones 10-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
- Propagate by root cuttings or seed.
- Ptilotus exaltatus occurs widely through the drier central areas of Australia in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Winter |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Winter |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |