Common Name:
Strawflower 'Mohave Pink'
Description:
Bracteantha bracteata 'Mohave Pink', commonly known as Strawflower 'Mohave Pink', is a vibrant Australian native perennial renowned for its bright pink, papery-textured blooms that appear from spring through autumn. These long-lasting flowers are ideal for fresh arrangements and drying, retaining their colour and shape beautifully. The plant forms a compact, mounded habit with slender green foliage, making it perfect for borders, rockeries, containers, and hanging baskets. In Melbourne's temperate climate, 'Mohave Pink' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Once established, it exhibits excellent heat and drought tolerance, requiring minimal maintenance. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged blooming, and its resilience makes it a valuable addition to any garden seeking long-season colour.
Form:
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Shrub - Small
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Ground Cover
Mature Size:
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Height: 30–40 cm
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Width: 30–40 cm
Aspect:
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Full Sun
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Part Shade
Flowering:
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Flowers in Spring
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Flowers in Summer
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Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
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Bright Pink
Key Attributes:
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Suitable for Pots
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Australian Native
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Drought Tolerant
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Heat Tolerant
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Bee Attracting
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Butterfly Attracting
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Perennial
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Suitable for Cut Flowers
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Suitable for Hanging Baskets
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Suitable for Rockeries
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Suitable for Borders
Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or pets. However, ingestion in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.
Companion Plants:
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Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
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Blue Chalksticks (Senecio serpens)
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Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
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Salvia (Salvia spp.)
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Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
