Anderson (1999)
Court Jester is a salmon yellow Itoh hybrid with single to semi-double flowers and a dark heart. Because of its soft scented flowers, a must for gardens and parks. Court Jester blooms easily and richly and its flowers stick out above the plant with dark foliage. This intersectional has an excellent use for solitaire planting as well for large groups planting. Court Jester stays also after the blooming period in the mid-late season very beautiful. When the green foliage changes into beautiful Indian summer colors in fall.