{"product_id":"proteaflora-plants-leucadendron-jolly-joker","title":"Jolly Joker","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeucadendron Jolly Joker is a vibrant evergreen Proteaceae hybrid prized for its dramatic multicoloured foliage, strong garden performance and exceptional ornamental appeal. A hybrid of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeucadendron laureolum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeucadendron salignum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this eye-catching variety is celebrated for its vivid seasonal display of rich red, burgundy, golden-yellow and lime-green bracts that intensify throughout the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHighly sought after for both landscape design and cut flower production, Leucadendron Jolly Joker delivers bold colour and structure from autumn through spring. Its upright branching habit and dense evergreen foliage create year-round visual interest, making it ideal for feature planting, mixed borders, screening and contemporary native-inspired gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe colourful stems and long-lasting bracts are especially valued by florists and flower growers, offering excellent vase life and striking texture in floral arrangements. As temperatures cool, the foliage develops increasingly intense colour contrast, creating a spectacular seasonal display in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThriving in full sun and free-draining soil, Leucadendron Jolly Joker is exceptionally well suited to Australian coastal, Mediterranean and drought-tolerant landscapes. Once established, it is hardy, low maintenance and resilient in dry conditions, requiring minimal supplementary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike many Proteaceae varieties, this Leucadendron performs best in slightly acidic, low-phosphorus soils with good airflow and careful watering during establishment. Light pruning after flowering encourages dense branching, improved plant shape and stronger flowering performance in future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for design-led landscapes, low-maintenance gardens and cut flower production, Leucadendron Jolly Joker pairs beautifully \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proteaflora.com.au\/proteaflora-plants\/protea\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProteas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proteaflora.com.au\/proteaflora-plants\/banksia\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBanksias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proteaflora.com.au\/proteaflora-plants\/leucospermum\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLeucospermums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand other water-wise garden favourites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proteaflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023687901299,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/4045\/6563\/files\/Leucadendron-Jolly-Joker-Proteaflora_4eb75bd3-bee4-4e2b-8115-4441899e7c36.jpg?v=1779323698","url":"https:\/\/shop.proteaflora.com.au\/products\/proteaflora-plants-leucadendron-jolly-joker","provider":"Proteaflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}