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Description: Ptilotus nobilis 'Passion', Taken: 27 August 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1249 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Toms, E.; Murdock, C.

Ptilotus nobilis 'Passion'

File Number

1886

ACRA Field Book Number

1249

Registration Date

10/11/2022

Application Received

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Family

Amaranthaceae

Cultivar Name

Ptilotus nobilis 'Passion'

Origin

A selection from a seed germination event. The selection has the following unique characteristics: upright plant form, high basal branching, numerous inflorescences, acutely tapered inflorescence shape, and mid-purple inflorescence colour. PBR Status: Granted: 31-Aug-2009 Terminated: 04-Sep-2017

Characteristics

Herbaceous annual with feathery, pink-purple flower heads with bright pink highlights. The flower heads are about 40 mm in diameter and up to 100 mm high on stems that grow to about 70 cm tall.

Cultivation

Prefers an open position in full sun in a well-drained soil. When planting, carefully remove from the pot to avoid disturbing the roots and plant in the hole so that the existing potting mix is slightly deeper than the surrounding ground level. Backfill the hole level with surrounding ground level and water in well. Requires minimal watering once established. Regularly prune after each flush of flowers to remove old flowering stems and apply a standard slow release fertiliser every 3 months to encourage a bushy habit and repeat flowering.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 21, Issue 3

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart Leaves:138A; Flowers: Bract: primary colour 200C; Inflorescence: tepal tip colour 74A; Inflorescence: tepal blade colour 74C;

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

The University of Queensland

Uses

Ideal for mass plantings rockeries, cottage gardens, or containers providing long lasting cut flowers.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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