Phormium Jester, 3L
£25.00
notes
An evergreen perennial, Phormium Jester injects both colour and structure to the border with its sword like leaves, which are tinted with shades of pink and green. Young leaves are held erect, while older foliage tends to splay, the clump forming plant presenting a striking accent in a scheme. It also works well as a specimen in a container, offering year-round interest.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
An evergreen perennial, Phormium Jester injects both colour and structure to the border with its sword like leaves, which are tinted with shades of pink and green. Young leaves are held erect, while older foliage tends to splay, the clump forming plant presenting a striking accent in a scheme. It also works well as a specimen in a container, offering year-round interest.
Insights
Commonly known as New Zealand flax, phormiums were once grown in New Zealand as a source of fibre for traditional Maori textile and rope making. If the summer is hot, spikes of yellow green flowers will shoot from the centre of the plant.
Details
- Flowers: July - August
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun
- South, East or West aspect
- Sheltered
Care
- Leaves can be damaged by hard frosts so protect in extreme weather
- In Northern parts of UK plant in a sunny, sheltered spot
- Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring
- Drought tolerant once established
Glossary