Add a splash of colour and texture to your garden with these pale pink foxtails. Half-hardy in the UK, down to -5°C.
These fantastic lilac pink blooms stand out not because of their colour but because of their texture. These flowers are cones of fluff, a bit like fox tails, which are highly tactile as well as beautiful. Good as cut or dried flowers, blooming in your borders or in a container arrangement. Once you've got these plants in fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of sun, they're easy to care for; just leave them to get on and do their thing! In a container, they will appreciate more frequent feeding, but in rich soil in the ground this will be less necessary. You can just sit back and enjoy these lil foxtails waving in the breeze.
Perennial
|
Flower: clump forming habit
|
Flowers May to August.
|
Scientific Name
Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ (feathered plant with upraised fronds, cultivar: Joey)
Common Name
Mulla Mulla, Ptilotus Joey, Lams Tails, Joey Mulla Mulla
Origin
Native to Australia
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent blooms to keep this plant flowering longer
Wildlife Value
Attracts bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinators
Positioning
Place in full sun to keep this plant at its happiest
Water
Drought tolerant, this plant will just appreciate a top-up of water in very dry weather.
Soil
Moist, well-draining and nutrient-rich soil will keep your Mulla Mulla plant happy, fed and hydrated - just remember it won't appreciate sitting in a puddle!
Food
Feed every couple of weeks in the growing season. These fluffy plants are hungry too!
Pet-safe
No, this plant can be toxic, especially if the bulb is eaten.
Sprouts Top Tips
This plant looks great in the middle or at the front of a border. It is also low-maintenance, so remember not to fuss over it too much; you'll only need to water in long drought periods, and as long as the soil drains and it gets plenty of sun, you can leave it alone!
