Ptilotus Matilda F1 Seed
Discover the Ptilotus Matilda F1 Seed, a vibrant annual flower perfect for adding a tropical flair to your garden. This hybrid variety, a robust relative of 'Joey', excels as a cut flower and adds charm to containers and mixed beds. Native to Australia, it boasts remarkable heat and drought tolerance, thriving in challenging climates. Its unique bottlebrush spikes transition from a shimmering silver to striking neon pink tips, creating a captivating visual display. This variety offers vigorous growth and impressive performance, making it a standout choice for any garden.
$17.80
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
6029
/ 6505
#6029 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+68%
Above average
SKU
24077100
/ RAWUTR-SD
Who it's for
- Distinctive Appearance
- Superior Hybrid Vigor (F1)
- Excellent Cut Flower Potential
Who should skip it
- Challenging Germination
- High Seed Cost
- Niche Market Availability
Key Specs
SKU
24077RAWUTR-100SD
Form/Style/Size
RAW / UNTREATED / 100 seeds
Soil Temperature
75-80°F
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
5-7 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Plant Spread
12-14"
Plant Height
20-32"
Features
- Vigorous growth habit
- Excellent heat tolerance
- Drought tolerant performance
- Produces large bottlebrush spikes
- Unique silver to neon pink color
- Ideal for cut flower production
- Great for mixed containers
- High impact tropical look
What customers say
Customers highly value these premium seeds for their stunning, unique silver pink plumes, which offer exceptional resilience in heat and drought. The core theme is the impressive final bloom justifying the investment. While experienced growers praise the high viability and uniformity of these F1 hybrids, novice gardeners often find the initial germination phase challenging, reporting slow or delicate seedling growth. Success appears tied to specific environmental controls. Despite the initial growing hurdles, the consensus is that the resulting rare, long lasting, and attention grabbing flowers make the effort worthwhile for dedicated gardeners seeking novelty and dependable performance.
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