Phormium ‘Jester’
Phormium 'Jester' is an unmistakable cultivar with broad reddish-pink leaves edged in contrasting olive green.
Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. ‘Jester’ is an unmistakable cultivar with broad reddish-pink leaves edged in contrasting olive green. New Zealand Flax usually sail through our coastal BC winters but benefit from a mulch of leaves at their base and having their foliage tied up to help it resist heavy snowfalls. In colder climates, grow in pots and bring indoors to a frost-free environment.
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (The Grass Tree Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.
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