Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey'

Common Name:
Pink Mulla Mulla ‘Joey’

Description:
Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ is a compact and eye-catching Australian native perennial celebrated for its soft, feathery pink flower plumes that resemble delicate bottlebrush spikes. The silky, cone-shaped blooms sit above neat rosettes of silvery-green foliage, creating a striking contrast and adding texture to garden beds, borders, and feature pots. Flowering from late spring through summer and often into autumn in Melbourne’s warmer conditions, ‘Joey’ provides long-lasting colour and is particularly effective in contemporary and native garden designs. Thriving in full sun and exceptionally well-drained soil, this variety prefers a dry position and performs best in sandy or gravelly soils. It is highly drought tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, though good drainage is essential during Melbourne’s cooler, wetter months to prevent root issues. Its architectural form and soft colouring also make it an excellent choice for cut or dried floral arrangements.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 30–40 cm
Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Soft pink
Silvery pink

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Rockeries
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Suitable for Dried Arrangements

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lomandra
Westringia
Eremophila
Anigozanthos
Scaevola

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here