{"product_id":"jester-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-jester","title":"Jester Grevillea - Grevillea hybrid 'Jester'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJester Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jester') is a fast-growing native shrub reaching 2m to 3m tall and 3m to 4m wide, with fine, slender green leaves and bright tangerine-orange-red flowers. The main flush comes in spring, and in warm climates more blooms follow through the year. It suits a light screen or open hedge, and honeyeaters visit it over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring is the peak, with further flowers appearing on and off through the year in warmer gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills out quickly, so a screen or hedge comes together sooner than with slower natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bird favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, and the shrub gives them somewhere to shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA faint scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are lightly scented, though how much you notice depends on your nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates moderate drought and frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight screens and open hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The wide spread means the plants overlap within a few seasons, giving a loose, flowering screen rather than a tight wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-flowering, bird-feeding shrub like this forms the backbone of a native bird garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed shrub borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 4m wide it needs space, so use it at the back of larger beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jester Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates moderate drought and frost once established. In warm climates it flowers repeatedly through the year, while in cooler gardens expect the main flush in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the one firm requirement. Raise the bed or plant on a mound if your soil is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until it is established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form. Choose one with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, because grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote more flowers and a dense habit. It responds well to light, regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Jester Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small young plant that grows quickly once the soil is warm. A tube is an economical way to plant a long screen, and it catches up fast. The tube is grown for us by our grower, who does not always have stock. It shows as sold out when there is none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird-attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eGrevillea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Jester flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush is in spring. In warmer climates it also produces flowers intermittently through the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Jester scented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaintly. The flowers are lightly scented, but it is not a plant to buy for its fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart for a light screen or open hedge. It spreads 3m to 4m, so wider gaps give a more individual, billowing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790330855743,"sku":"GRE-HYB-JESTER-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/jester-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-jester.jpg?v=1792207385","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/jester-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-jester","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}