{"product_id":"ptilotus-exaltatus-joey","title":"Ptilotus exaltatus 'Joey'","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003ePink Mulla Mulla ‘Joey’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"62\"\u003ePtilotus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eHeight: 30–40 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003eWidth: 30–40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eSoft pink\u003cbr data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003eSilvery pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eAustralian native\u003cbr data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003cbr data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003cbr data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003eSuitable for Rockeries\u003cbr data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003eSuitable for Cut Flowers\u003cbr data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eSuitable for Dried Arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1564\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eLomandra\u003cbr data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003eWestringia\u003cbr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003eEremophila\u003cbr data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eAnigozanthos\u003cbr data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003eScaevola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eFor more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warners.com.au\/product-group\/2209-ptilotus-exaltatus-joey-\/category\/38-small-to-medium-shrubs-hedging\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"17CM","offer_id":47533337182373,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Ptilotus_exaltatus_Joey_17CM.jpg?v=1772238064","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/ptilotus-exaltatus-joey","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}