Plant in full coastal sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Cold hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. A very interesting color combination but seems weaker than most other cultivars - tends to revert to green.

Other names for this cultivar include 'Emerald and Jade', 'Emerald Pink', 'Redheart' and 'Fiesta'. This cultivar is thought to be a sport of Phormium 'Yellow Wave'. We grew 'Jester for many years then discontinued it in 2012 because of its tendency to revert, however we find its uniquely beautiful foliage color attractive and unusual, so put it back into production and grew it again from 2015 until 2023. A more upright and narrow leafed sport of 'Jester' was named 'Jubilee' and this plant was patented, but unfortunately it too suffered from the color reversion problem. 

Information displayed on this page about Phormium 'Jester' is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.