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Ptilotus Exaltatus Seeds

10 Seeds
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4.99
20 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

2 - 11

HEIGHT

13 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring until frost

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained media, pH 5.5 and 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

About...

Ptilotus (Ptilotus Exaltatus Joey) - This sun loving pluming flower is a totally new genus from Australia. We have to thank our Australian friends for Ptilotus which thrives in hot, dry conditions. Ptilotus is truly a breeding breakthrough!

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

76 - 80F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

6 - 8 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Press seed into soil and barely cover

SOWING RATE

1 seed per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 - 12 inches

Ptilotus Joey Pink Flower Heads
3 - 4 pink bottle-brush spikes of ptilotus
Our Outsidepride Ptilotus (Exaltatus Joey) Flower Seeds produce attractive, vibrant blooms with unique silver and neon pink bottle-brush stalks. Growing 12-18 inches tall, our drought tolerant plants grow in full sun areas under USDA Zones 2-11 and well-drained soil. Suitable for containers, mixed gardens, or mass plantings, our annual flowers attract pollinators and offers long-lasting blooms from late spring until frost. Easy to grow and maintain, our flowering plants are great for gardeners seeking resilient, stunning flowers.
Planting Directions For Ptilotus Flowers
Sow our flower seed packets at a rate of 1 seed per plant in well-drained soil. Great for areas under USDA Zones 2-11, space plants 12-18 inches apart to ensure healthy growth. Our drought-tolerant wildflower seeds grow in full sun, making them suitable for vibrant gardens and containers.
Ptilotus Plant and Bloom Calendar
Our Ptilotus flowers for planting seeds grow in well-drained soil during early spring after the last frost. Sow one seed per plant, pressing it lightly into the soil without covering it deeply. Maintain moist soil until germination. Our sun-loving annual blooms throughout the growing season, producing long-lasting, vibrant silver and neon pink bottle-brush flowers that attract beneficial pollinators and brighten gardens all season.
How To Plant Seed of Ptilotus
Germination time is typically around 6 to 8 days. Seeds should be gently pressed into the soil surface without deep burial. Indoor seeding starts early spring, about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, allowing time for growth and hardening off. Direct outdoor seeding is recommended for warm regions with frost-free winters. Our low-maintenance steps help ensure successful germination and growth with minimal effort.

Ptilotus (Ptilotus Exaltatus Joey) - The images above from, Benary, Colorado State, and University of Florida show this sun loving pluming flower which is a totally new genus from Australia. We have to thank our Australian friends for Ptilotus which thrives in hot, dry conditions. Ptilotus is truly a breeding breakthrough! This annual is great for a pot plant, mixed combinations, or in mass landscape plantings. Ptilotus is a fun to grow novelty which has large 3 - 4 inch bottle-brush spikes in bright silver tipped in neon pink on attractive silvery foliage.Growing 12 - 18 inches tall, Ptilotus Joey looks stunning in mixed containers and massed in grouped plantings. These flower seeds are easy to germinate and it grows best in full sun. Also called Joey Lamb's Tail and Mulla Mulla.

Common Questions

Q

Can I grow ptilotus in containers?

A

Yes, these grow well in containers filled with well-draining soil. However, you will want to make sure the soil dries out between waterings.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

To avoid the ragged appearance of the flowers, as they get older you can deadhead spent blooms. Deadheading will encourage new growth and a more attractive plant.

Q

Do I need to fertilize my plants?

A

Though these plants are considered a low maintenance flower and do not need fertilization. A good all-purpose fertilizer can be used to encourage faster growth if desired.

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