{"product_id":"pjes-xl-1","title":"Phormium Jester","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yri4w2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003ePhormium ‘Jester’\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jester Flax, New Zealand Flax\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphodelaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand (cultivar of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003ePhormium tenax\u003c\/span\u003e and related hybrids)\u003cbr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"212\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Architectural Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"590\"\u003ePhormium ‘Jester’ is a vibrant and colourful New Zealand flax prized for its dramatic upright foliage striped with rich pink, bronze, and olive-green tones. This hardy evergreen forms a tidy clump and provides bold year-round structure, making it an excellent feature plant for modern gardens, coastal landscapes, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, upright leaves display striking shades of rose-pink, bronze, and green, with the colour intensifying in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants may produce tall flower spikes with nectar-rich red blooms that attract tui and bellbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright clumping habit with strong architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides nectar for native birds and adds strong visual contrast to mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mw1l6h\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1137\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1145\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1176\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1187\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1–1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1197\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1208\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1–1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1216\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1242\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eUpright, clump-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kdcrda\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1298\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1327\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1353\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1362\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1398\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLow to moderate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1406\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1475\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWell-drained soil; tolerant of clay, sand, and coastal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1487\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1506\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAcid to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1563\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHardy to moderate and heavy frosts\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xwkv59\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2rhwv\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eFeature plant for modern and architectural gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4zfyjn\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eExcellent for pots and large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9lb1wq\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eIdeal for adding colour contrast to mixed borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ffwpat\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eSuitable for coastal and windy sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q6197v\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eEffective in mass plantings and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zjqmzs\" data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old or damaged leaves at the base as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to encourage vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest- and disease-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k35zfl\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eFor the brightest foliage colour, plant in full sun. The pink and bronze tones pair beautifully with silver foliage, dark-leaved shrubs, and flowering perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q5sjyr\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eThe cultivar name ‘Jester’ reflects the plant’s playful mix of bold colours, reminiscent of a traditional jester’s costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"179pasl\" data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eWhy Choose Phormium ‘Jester’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003ePhormium ‘Jester’ is a tough, eye-catching New Zealand flax that delivers year-round colour and structure. 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