Phormium 'Jester'
New Zealand flax
The colourful, strap-shaped foliage of this new phormium is a luscious blend of warm apricot-pink and greyish green, and forms an...
2 litre pot
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7.5 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall
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Plant description
The colourful, strap-shaped foliage of this new phormium is a luscious blend of warm apricot-pink and greyish green, and forms an attractive, fountain-like clump. This eye-catching specimen can be used as a highly-effective focal point in mixed planting schemes or in a pot or container on the patio - and the sprays of summer flowers are a bonus!
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Phormium Jester:
Protect with a mulch of well-rotted organic matter and horticultural fleece over the winter. In late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves.
