{"title":"Ixoras","description":"\u003cp\u003eIxora is a glossy evergreen shrub from tropical Asia that carries rounded clusters of small starry flowers in red, orange, gold, pink and white for most of the warm season. It is a staple of tropical and subtropical gardens because it flowers in heat and humidity, clips well and stays neat in a pot. Choose by height first: dwarf forms for borders and edging, mid-sized Malay types for low hedges, and taller shrubs for screening and background colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an ixora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight decides most of it. The dwarf forms, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist\"\u003eSunkist Dwarf Ixora\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-pink-ixora-ixora-dwarf-pink\"\u003eDwarf Pink Ixora\u003c\/a\u003e, stay at about 60cm with small leaves and suit edging, mass planting and pots. The Malay types are a step up, around a metre tall with larger flower heads: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ixora-gold-malay-ixora-coccinea-gold-malay\"\u003eIxora Gold Malay\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-malay-ixora-ixora-red-malay\"\u003eRed Malay Ixora\u003c\/a\u003e make a strong low hedge or a block of colour beside a pool. For a taller screen or the back of a border, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/prince-of-orange-ixora-ixora-chinensis-prince-of-orange\"\u003ePrince of Orange Ixora\u003c\/a\u003e grows to 1.5m or 2m with big orange red heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter height, pick colour. Reds and oranges read from a distance and hold in full sun; golds and pinks are softer and suit courtyards and entries. A hedge looks tidier planted in one variety than in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere ixora grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIxora is a plant for the tropics and subtropics. It thrives through coastal Queensland, northern New South Wales and the Top End, and it will grow in a warm, sheltered, frost free position as far south as Sydney. It does not tolerate frost, and cold winters cause leaf drop and spotting. In cooler regions, treat it as a pot plant for a sunny, protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun to light shade and an acid, well drained soil rich in organic matter. In alkaline soil, or hard against concrete paths and footings, the new leaves turn yellow between the veins. Ixora sits naturally among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e and is a regular choice from the wider list of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hedge, plant dwarf ixora 30cm to 40cm apart, Malay types 50cm to 60cm apart, and taller varieties 75cm to 1m apart. Dig compost into the bed, plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and mulch with an organic mulch to keep the shallow roots cool and moist. In pots, use a quality potting mix made for acid loving plants and a container with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep ixora evenly moist through the warm months and ease back in winter. Feed in spring and again in summer with a fertiliser for acid loving plants. If leaves yellow between the veins, apply iron chelate and check the soil is not alkaline. Flowers form on new growth, so trim lightly after each flush instead of shearing hard and often, which removes the buds. A firmer prune in late winter or early spring keeps older shrubs dense. Watch for scale and aphids, which bring sooty mould; a horticultural oil spray clears them. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003egrowing ixora in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e goes further into varieties and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my ixora leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the soil is too alkaline, which locks up iron. Apply iron chelate, feed with an acid plant fertiliser and keep lime and fresh concrete away from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes ixora grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It flowers most heavily in full sun with regular water, and it also grows well in light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan ixora grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dwarf and Malay types are well suited to pots, which is also the way to grow ixora where winters are cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my ixora not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade and frequent hard clipping are the common causes. Move it into more sun and trim only after a flush of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"compact-gold-ixora-ixora-chinensis-compact-gold","title":"Compact Gold Ixora - Ixora chinensis 'Compact Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Gold Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Gold') holds a low hedge and flowers at the same time, which is a rarer combination than it sounds. It settles at about 1m tall and 1m wide without shearing, and carries domed clusters of yellow and orange florets against glossy dark foliage through the warm months. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a continuous low hedge over two growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought it for.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1m by 1m is its natural habit, so a border keeps its shape with a light tidy rather than constant cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower heads open yellow and warm to orange, and in tropical and subtropical gardens it flowers on and off for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps performing through a wet summer that flattens softer border plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt air is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and salt tolerant, which is why it turns up so often in beachside and poolside planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar draws honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge you can see over. Closer spacing does not fill the gap any faster, and it leaves the base crowded and airless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks of three or more at that same spacing read as one body of colour, which suits a front garden strip better than single plants dotted about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a sound choice within splash range of a pool, and one plant sits comfortably in a 400mm pot for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Gold Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade is tolerated, but you trade flowers for foliage. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts grow it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the detail most people miss. Ixora wants acidic, sharply drained soil, and yellow leaves with green veins nearly always mean the soil is too alkaline rather than too dry. Work compost and an acidic planting mix through the bed first, then mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then deep soak in dry spells. Feed in early spring and mid summer with a fertiliser made for acid loving plants such as gardenias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune after each flush to keep growth dense. Avoid a hard shear mid flowering, because the buds sit on exactly the tips you would be removing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Gold Ixora is supplied as tube stock: young, single stemmed and inexpensive, which makes it the sensible choice when the job calls for thirty plants along a path rather than three feature shrubs. Expect a season of root growth before real width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering shrubs for garden colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet at around the two year mark and the hedge stays furnished to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is soil pH, not watering. Ixora needs acidic soil to take up iron, so a yellow leaf with green veins calls for an acidic fertiliser and a soil conditioner that lowers pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and cold damage shows as blackened tips and dropped leaves. In cool temperate and frost prone areas, grow it in a pot you can shift under the eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44837453365567,"sku":"IXO-CHI-COMGOL-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Gold-Ixora-Ixora-chinensis-Compact-Gold.jpg?v=1741858320"},{"product_id":"compact-orange-ixora-ixora-chinensis-compact-orange","title":"Compact Orange Ixora - Ixora chinensis 'Compact Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Orange Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Orange') is the low tropical hedge that flowers rather than just sits there. It holds at about 1m tall and 1m wide, carrying dense rounded heads of hot orange flowers through the warm months above glossy dark foliage. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a tight, even hedge that needs one shear a year to stay sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour at knee to waist height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most low hedges give you green and nothing else. This one carries clustered orange heads for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1m each way it holds its shape with far less trimming than the full sized ixora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal salt, high humidity and hot sun are all comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside without the mess.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen leaves and small flowers mean very little drops into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads pull in nectar birds and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. Ten plants give six metres of hedge, closing over in two seasons and holding at 800mm to 1m with one annual trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and chlorine splash are tolerated, and the leaf drop is light enough not to clog a skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 60cm spacing on a staggered grid for a block of colour, or grow single plants in a 400mm pot on a warm patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Orange Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. This is strictly a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that gets a real winter frost is out. In cooler southern gardens grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining is what it wants. Ixora is the classic yellow leafed sufferer in limey or alkaline soil, where it cannot take up iron. If your leaves yellow between green veins, treat with iron chelate and switch to an acidic fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water up through summer, especially in pots. Feed with an azalea or camellia style acidic fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly straight after the main flush. Flowers form on new growth, so trimming late in the season removes next year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a pack of ten 140mm plants. Each is a bushy young plant rather than a rooted cutting, which is what you want for a hedge line, and ten plants cover six metres of single row at 60cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy leaves travel well, though a few may mark in transit. Plant into warm soil and expect steady growth through the first summer, with a proper hedge by the second. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003egrowing in pots\u003c\/a\u003e if frost rules out planting in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons and stay dense at the base, where wider spaced low hedges usually go gappy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly always alkaline soil locking up iron, and it is the most common ixora complaint in Australian gardens. Apply iron chelate, mulch with an acidic material, and feed with a camellia or azalea fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender, so a single hard frost will damage or kill it. In cool temperate gardens keep it in a pot on a warm sheltered patio and move it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837454938431,"sku":"IXO-CHI-COMORA-140MM-P10","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Orange-Ixora-Ixora-chinensis-Compact-Orange.heic?v=1741858324"},{"product_id":"ixora-coral-malay-ixora-coccinea-coral-malay","title":"Ixora ‘Coral Malay’ - Ixora coccinea ‘Coral Malay’","description":"\u003cp\u003eIxora 'Coral Malay' (\u003cem\u003eIxora coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coral Malay') is a compact tropical shrub that carries rounded heads of coral flowers, blending orange and pink, above glossy foliage for most of the warm season. It grows to about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, which makes it the right scale for low hedges, borders and pots in frost free gardens. Where summers are hot and humid, few small shrubs flower harder for less effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of colour, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower heads keep coming in flushes through the warm months, each one lasting well on the bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA naturally tidy shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1.2m by 1m it stays compact and dense with only light trimming, so a hedge of it never becomes a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and coastal salt all suit it, which is why it features in so many beachside gardens across the north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife works the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds all visit through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond water in dry spells and an occasional trim, it asks for very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense hedge under a metre, edging a path, driveway or pool surround. It takes clipping well and flowers on the new growth that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing in blocks gives a carpet of colour that reads from a distance and suppresses weeds once closed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a 400mm to 500mm pot with glossy foliage and repeat colour, ideal for warm patios and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ixora 'Coral Malay' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It is at home in tropical and subtropical gardens and succeeds in warm temperate areas in a warm, frost free position. It is frost tender, so cold districts should grow it in a pot that winters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil enriched with compost. In strongly alkaline soils the foliage yellows between the veins, so keep the bed mulched with organic matter and feed accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture through the warm months keeps the flushes coming, though established plants cope with short dry spells. Feed in spring and again in midsummer with a fertiliser suited to acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune or lightly trim after each flower flush to keep the shape tight. Any harder shaping is best done in spring as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ixora 'Coral Malay' as tube stock and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are small, well rooted starters that establish quickly in warm soil and suit patient hedging on a budget, while the 200mm packs plant out as an instant low border. Expect flowering to begin in earnest once plants settle in, from their first proper warm season.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eAll about growing ixora in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eMore plants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ixora-gold-malay-ixora-coccinea-gold-malay\"\u003eSee the golden flowered Ixora 'Gold Malay'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare our best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold is too cold for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender, so any garden that sees regular frost is outside its comfort zone. In warm temperate areas give it a sheltered, sunny wall. Further south, grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants close into a continuous low hedge within a couple of warm seasons and hold their line with a light trim after each flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn repeated flushes through the warm months, typically from late spring until the weather cools. In the tropics the season stretches longer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often the soil is too alkaline, which locks up iron. Mulch with organic matter, feed with a fertiliser for acid loving plants, and new growth should return to deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643381285183,"sku":"IXO-COC-COR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140073705791,"sku":"IXO-COC-COR-200MM-P6","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ixora-Coral-Malay-Ixora-coccinea-Coral-Malay.png?v=1794662709"},{"product_id":"ixora-gold-malay-ixora-coccinea-gold-malay","title":"Ixora ‘Gold Malay’ - Ixora coccinea ‘Gold Malay’","description":"\u003cp\u003eIxora 'Gold Malay' (\u003cem\u003eIxora coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Malay') is the shrub to plant when you want warm season flower for months rather than weeks. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying rounded heads of golden orange bloom above hard, glossy foliage. In a warm frost free garden it asks very little of you.\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 In tropical and subtropical gardens it flowers through most of the warm months, heaviest over summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA warmer colour than the usual ixora.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden orange heads read softer against green foliage than the standard scarlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and butterflies find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads are nectar rich, so it earns a place in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes salt air and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal, salt, humidity and heat tolerant, one of the easier shrubs for a warm seaside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that closes within two seasons and holds at knee to waist height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing across a bed gives a solid block of colour, and it fills the middle layer under palms and frangipanis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm across suits a single plant. Use an acidic mix and keep it in full sun, because shade cuts the flowering hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen suits a pool surround or an entry, because the foliage stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ixora Gold Malay in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day drives the flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender, so a garden with real winter frost is out unless you grow it in a pot and move it under cover. Ocean wind is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining. Ixora is the classic candidate for iron chlorosis on limy soil, so on alkaline ground dig compost and aged pine bark through the bed, or use a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then soak in dry spells. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, and mulch 50mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers form on the tips of new wood, so trim lightly after a flush rather than shearing in bud. Take a few of the oldest stems out each year to keep the base furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ixora is grown here as tube stock: young single plants, well under knee height, with a compact root ball that establishes quickly in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in the warm half of the year, since ixora sits still in cold soil. Expect the first flowers in the second season and a full 1.5m frame in three to four years. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries 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\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eguide to growing and caring for ixora\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eour best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60cm apart in a single row, which closes into a continuous low hedge within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and even a light frost burns the foliage badly. In cool temperate and frosty inland gardens, grow it in a pot that can move to shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the leaves gone yellow with green veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is iron chlorosis, and it means the soil is too alkaline. Iron chelate greens the leaves up within a fortnight, and a mulch of aged pine bark treats the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little sun, or a shear at the wrong moment. It needs full sun to bud up and sets flowers on the tips of new growth, so a spring trim removes the buds you were waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643381809471,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOL-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100476653887,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOL-140MM-P10","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100476686655,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOL-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ixora-Gold-Malay-Ixora-coccinea-Gold-Malay.png?v=1794662709"},{"product_id":"prince-of-orange-ixora-ixora-chinensis-prince-of-orange","title":"Prince of Orange Ixora - Ixora chinensis 'Prince of Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prince of Orange') is a glossy evergreen shrub that grows 1 to 2m tall and about 1m wide. It carries rounded clusters of vivid orange flowers above rich foliage that often emerges orange itself. It is a classic subtropical hedge and feature plant that flowers through the warm months, and it needs frost free conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid orange flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded heads of tiny four-petalled flowers vary subtly in shade, giving a rich glowing effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth often emerges orange, so the shrub looks colourful even between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be kept as a low hedge or grown to 2m for a screening hedge in subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in large pots as a patio plant, provided it gets plenty of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm weather performer.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers through the warm months and loves heat and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a row for a dense flowering hedge. Keep it trimmed to about 1m for a low hedge, or let it grow on towards 2m for screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three or five in a bed with palms, gingers and cordylines makes a glowing focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 40cm wide with an acidic potting mix, such as one made for azaleas and camellias, in a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Prince of Orange Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot with soil that drains well. It prefers warm climates, and suits tropical and subtropical gardens. It is frost tender, and damaged below about 5 degrees Celsius, so in cooler areas grow it in a pot and shelter it over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers acid soil, around pH 5 to 6. If the leaves turn yellow with green veins, the soil is too alkaline, and an iron chelate treatment plus acidic mulch will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch well and water regularly while it establishes, which takes roughly 12 weeks. Provide plenty of water in dry periods, give a slow release fertiliser each spring, and use a liquid seaweed fertiliser if leaves yellow after dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim whenever needed to hold the shape, and remove spent flowers. Protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Prince of Orange Ixora as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil, and is the economical choice for a hedge. The pots give a bigger plant for a faster line. Expect growth to kick off as soon as the weather warms.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my ixora leaves yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always the soil is too alkaline, so the plant cannot take up iron. Apply iron chelates for a quick fix, then lower the soil pH with acidic mulch and a fertiliser made for azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a warm, sheltered position in Sydney, and in a pot further south. It is frost tender, so move potted plants to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1 and 2m, depending on how you prune it. Trim regularly for a low hedge, or let it grow for a taller screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787245289791,"sku":"IXO-CHI-PRINCE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787245322559,"sku":"IXO-CHI-PRINCE-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787245355327,"sku":"IXO-CHI-PRINCE-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/prince-of-orange-ixora-ixora-chinensis-prince-of-orange.jpg?v=1792154035"},{"product_id":"dwarf-orange-ixora-ixora-dwarf-orange","title":"Dwarf Orange Ixora - Ixora 'Dwarf Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Orange Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Orange') is a rounded, compact tropical shrub that reaches just 50cm tall and 30cm wide. Bright orange flowers cover it in clusters through spring and summer, set against glossy, vivid green leaves. It is a small plant with plenty of colour, made for stepover hedges, patio pots and mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright orange clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open in tight, rounded heads that cover the plant through spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid green leaves keep the shrub looking fresh between flushes of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 30cm it fits narrow beds, borders and pots where larger shrubs would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into a low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, rounded growth responds well to trimming, so it forms a neat, colourful edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepover hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a low flowering hedge about 50cm high, along a path, driveway or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 30cm apart in staggered rows for a block of orange through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a 30cm pot. Give it plenty of light, and in a cooler region it can come under cover when frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Orange Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with plenty of light for the best flowering. Ixoras are tropical and enjoy humidity, so tropical and subtropical gardens suit them best. They are frost tender, so in cooler areas grow it in a container and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil that is slightly acid. Alkaline soil causes the leaves to yellow, so use a potting mix made for azaleas and camellias in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently, since ixoras prefer humid conditions. If leaves begin to yellow after dry weather, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser to bring back lush green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to maintain dense growth. Protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Orange Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant tubes out once the weather has warmed, and expect them to fill into a dense little shrub over a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Dwarf Orange Ixora grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm tall and 30cm wide, so it stays low enough for stepover hedging and fits a medium pot for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually alkaline soil or dry conditions. Switch to acidic mulch or potting mix, keep the water up, and feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a container. Keep it in the brightest spot you have, and bring it under cover before frost. Some gardeners keep it as a bright houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790343897407,"sku":"IXO-HYB-DWARFO-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-orange-ixora-ixora-dwarf-orange.jpg?v=1792208524"},{"product_id":"dwarf-pink-ixora-ixora-dwarf-pink","title":"Dwarf Pink Ixora - Ixora 'Dwarf Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Pink Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Pink') is a very pretty little tropical shrub that stays 50cm tall and 30cm wide. Clusters of warm pink flowers, in shades that vary from bloom to bloom, appear through spring and summer above glossy, vivid green leaves. It suits driveway borders, stepover hedges and containers on a deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm, shaded pinks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cluster carries several tones of pink, which gives the plant depth that a single flat colour lacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous with flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms freely in spring and summer, and regular pruning sets up the next season's display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and rounded.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit stays tidy with little work, so it suits the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Baskets, pots and deck planters all suit it, where the colour can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in front of the taller Pink Malay Ixora, it makes a two-level pink bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveway borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row planted 30cm apart makes a low, colourful edge against paving or lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepover hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm apart the plants merge into a dense, flowering mass about 50cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and patio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a 30cm container or a hanging basket where it gets bright light, and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Pink Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is a tropical plant, so it thrives in humid, frost free gardens and needs protection from frost. In cooler regions, grow it in a pot and give it shelter in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, kept on the acid side. Alkaline soil turns the leaves yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, which usually takes around 12 weeks, and give it plenty of water in dry periods. If the leaves yellow after a dry spell, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and plenty of blooms in the next flowering season. A light trim each year is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Pink Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it goes into warm, well-drained soil. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. If it shows as on backorder when you visit, press the notify button on the page and we will email 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The main show is spring and summer. Pruning after flowering and watering well through dry spells gives you the fullest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, straight after flowering, is enough. Cutting back lightly keeps the shrub dense and sets up the next round of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cool region it can be grown as a houseplant, as long as it sits in very bright light. Otherwise keep it outside in a warm, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790344028479,"sku":"IXO-HYB-DWARFP-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-pink-ixora-ixora-dwarf-pink.jpg?v=1792208529"},{"product_id":"sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist","title":"Sunkist Dwarf Ixora - Ixora 'Sunkist'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunkist Dwarf Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunkist') is a rounded, evergreen tropical shrub just 50cm tall and 30cm wide, covered in clusters of warm red-orange flowers through spring and summer. Glossy, vivid green leaves keep it fresh between flushes, and the compact size suits deck pots, low edging and mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA warm red-orange.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits between true orange and red, which blends easily with tropical foliage and bright flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and glossy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay vivid green all year, so the plant looks good even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact all round.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 30cm it suits small gardens, window boxes and tight beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it into a low hedge or let it merge into a flowering sweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a path or bed edge for a neat line of glossy foliage that flowers in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In groups of five or more, at the same 30cm spacing, the red-orange heads join up into a bold patch of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 30cm wide on a sunny deck suits one plant. In cooler regions it can be enjoyed as a houseplant in a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunkist Dwarf Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Sunkist is tropical and evergreen, so it enjoys warm, humid conditions and must be protected from frost. In cool climates, keep it in a container so it can move to shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil that is not alkaline, which causes yellow leaves. For pots, choose an acidic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Provide plenty of water during dry periods. If the leaves yellow after dry weather, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and bountiful blooms in the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sunkist Dwarf Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant it out as the weather warms and expect steady growth into the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it is not always on hand. A tube on backorder on this page means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button emails you the day it returns.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sunkist red or orange?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is both: a warm red-orange that shifts a little with light and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. At that spacing the plants meet in a season or two and form a low, dense line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, so cover it or move it into shelter when frost is forecast, or grow it in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790344192319,"sku":"IXO-HYB-SUNKIS-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist.jpg?v=1792208533"},{"product_id":"sunshine-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunshine","title":"Sunshine Dwarf Ixora - Ixora 'Sunshine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunshine Dwarf Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunshine') is a small, glossy evergreen that reaches only 50cm tall and 30cm wide, with clusters of sunny, sand-yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is made for tubs, pots, windowboxes and stepover hedges in subtropical gardens, and for a bright indoor spot in cooler places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft golden-sand flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is a gentle sand-yellow that lifts shaded corners and sits well beside green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, tidy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen foliage keeps the shrub neat all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall it suits windowboxes, tubs and the front edge of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cheerful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a row, it clips into a low flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubs and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a tub or windowbox with a drainage layer, one plant to every 30cm of length, in a bright spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepover hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a path or lawn edge for a low flowering border about half a metre high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in cool regions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where winters are cold, keep it in a pot next to a bright window and move it outdoors once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunshine Dwarf Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in warm, frost free gardens. Ixoras prefer humid conditions, which is why they perform so well in the subtropics. They must be protected from frost, so in cooler regions treat this one as a container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acid soil. Avoid alkaline soil, which causes yellowing of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently, because ixoras like humidity. Leaves may turn yellow after an extended dry period, and a liquid seaweed fertiliser will help them regain their lush green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to maintain dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sunshine Dwarf Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. It is a good value way to fill a row of pots or a stepover hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability varies. When the tube reads on backorder, the grower has none, and the notify button on this page sends you an email 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny, sand-yellow to golden shade, held in rounded clusters above the glossy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm tall and 30cm wide, so it stays small enough for windowboxes and tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ixoras like humidity, so water often, especially in pots, and mulch the soil in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345044287,"sku":"IXO-HYB-SUNSHI-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sunshine-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunshine.jpg?v=1792208538"},{"product_id":"flame-of-the-woods-ixora-ixora-coccinea-flame-of-the-woods","title":"Flame of the Woods Ixora - Ixora coccinea 'Flame of the Woods'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlame of the Woods Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flame of the Woods') is a tropical shrub that grows 1 to 2m tall and wide, with glossy, vivid green oblong leaves. Clusters of small tubular, deep orange-red flowers cover it in spring and summer, with a range of shades in every head. It is also known as jungle geranium, and it is a favourite landscaping plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep orange-red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry blooms with four long, tapering petals open in a range of shades, so each cluster glows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge to 1m, or taller.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped, it makes a colourful evergreen hedge about 1m high. Left alone, it grows up to 2m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oblong leaves in a vivid green give the shrub a lush, tropical look all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular for a reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a hardworking landscape plant for subtropical and tropical gardens, and it takes clipping well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row and clip after flowering to keep a dense hedge near 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left to grow, space plants 1m apart for a flowering screen up to 2m in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In large beds, groups of five or more make a mass of fiery colour. A large pot suits it as a patio plant, as long as it gets plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flame of the Woods Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in warm gardens. It is a subtropical to tropical plant, so tropical and subtropical regions suit it best, and it needs protection from frost. In cooler places, grow it in a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, ideally slightly acid. Alkaline soil causes the leaves to yellow, so check the pH and use mulch or an acidic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Water frequently during dry periods. If leaves yellow after dry conditions, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser for lush green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and prolific blooms in the next flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flame of the Woods Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Tubes are the economical choice for a long hedge or a large mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called jungle geranium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a common name for \u003cem\u003eIxora coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e, referring to the vivid colour of its flower clusters. It is not related to geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it to a 1m hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip lightly after flowering, and again if needed during summer, so that new growth stays dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little, but flowering is best in full sun to light shade. 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Once established it also tolerates light frost and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep golden-yellow heads with a warm orange glow sit above the foliage and light up a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warmer spots it blooms for most of the year, not only in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoved by pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies visit the flowers all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight frost and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants handle a light frost and dry spells, which gives it a wider range than most ixoras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and glossy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it is easy to place, and the polished green leaves look good between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row and clip after flowering for a dense hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of three or five at the same spacing bring warm colour to a sunny border, and pair well with purple foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot, at least 40cm wide, suits one plant and lets cooler gardeners shelter it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gold Fire Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and sheltered warm temperate ones, where an established plant takes a light frost without harm. Protect it from anything heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Mulch the surface to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates dry spells, though flowering is best with steady moisture. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring, and if leaves yellow after dry conditions, give a liquid seaweed feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Gold Fire Ixora as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a long hedge. The 140mm pots give a faster start, and the 200mm pots give a sturdier plant straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Gold Fire flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of the year in warmer spots, with the heaviest display in the warm months. In cooler places the season is shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established plant tolerates light frost. Protect young plants and cover or move potted plants when a heavier frost is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes suit hedges and large plantings on a budget. The 140mm pots, sold in packs of 10, give a quicker start. The 200mm pots, in packs of 6, make a sturdier plant for feature spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345568575,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOLDFI-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790345634111,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOLDFI-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790345666879,"sku":"IXO-COC-GOLDFI-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/gold-fire-ixora-ixora-coccinea-gold-fire.jpg?v=1792208546"},{"product_id":"peach-delight-ixora-ixora-peach-delight","title":"Peach Delight Ixora - Ixora 'Peach Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeach Delight Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Peach Delight') is a compact tropical shrub that grows 60cm tall and 50cm wide. Clusters of small, neat-petalled flowers shade from pale mango to rich apricot, carried on long stems above glossy, vivid green foliage in spring and summer. It gives a tropical garden a softer alternative to the usual reds and oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft peach shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cluster runs from pale mango through to apricot, so the colour changes as you look at it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat little petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, tidy petals give the heads a finished look that suits formal and tropical gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads rise on long stems above the foliage, so they show clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves hold their colour all year on a plant that stays under a metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in groups of three or five, in front of palms, gingers and cordylines, for a soft peach drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 40cm apart and clip lightly after flowering for a dense, flowering hedge around 60cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large beds of one colour look elegant, and a 35cm pot holds a single plant on a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peach Delight Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a warm, humid garden. It is a tropical plant, so it suits tropical and subtropical regions and must be protected from frost. In cooler places it will do best in a pot that you can shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, kept on the acid side. Alkaline soil causes yellowing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Water frequently, as ixoras prefer humid conditions. If leaves begin to yellow, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and a prolific display in the next flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Peach Delight Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant tubes into mulched ground in spring for the best start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. If it shows as on backorder when you visit, press the notify button on the page and we will email 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour is Peach Delight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft peach that shades from pale mango to rich apricot within each flower cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm, with a spread of around 50cm, so it stays low and suits the front half of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves turn yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually alkaline soil or a dry spell. Add acidic mulch, water more often and feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345797951,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PEACHD-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/peach-delight-ixora-ixora-peach-delight.jpg?v=1792208550"},{"product_id":"pink-malay-ixora-ixora-pink-malay","title":"Pink Malay Ixora - Ixora 'Pink Malay'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Malay Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Malay') is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m tall and wide. In the warmer months it carries large, showy clusters of musk-pink flowers, a watermelon shade, above glossy foliage. It prefers a warm tropical climate and a partly shaded position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon-pink clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads are large and full, in a musk-pink that stands out against dark green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well in a partly shaded spot, which is useful in tropical gardens under taller trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage stays fresh all year on a shrub that rarely passes 1m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge, border or specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips into a hedge, sits in a mixed border or stands alone as a feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-climate friendly in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in a container, it can be enjoyed in a sun-room or sheltered spot where it would not survive outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartly shaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in groups under trees or on the sheltered side of a house, where it carries colour into shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same spacing, a row clips into a dense, flowering hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot makes a focal point. The shorter Dwarf Pink Ixora planted in front adds a second layer of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Malay Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position suits it, with bright light but some relief from harsh afternoon sun. It prefers warm tropical climates and is frost tender, so in cooler regions grow it in a container that can be moved into a sun-room or a sheltered spot for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil on the acid side. Heavy or alkaline soil leads to yellow leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring. If leaves begin to yellow, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and good flowering. Protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Malay Ixora as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and as single plants in 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical choice for a hedge. The 140mm pots speed things up, and a 300mm plant is established enough to make a specimen straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. If it shows as on backorder when you visit, press the notify button on the page and we will email 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does Pink Malay need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partly shaded position suits it best. Morning sun with afternoon shade gives strong flowering without scorching the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a container, yes. Place it in a sun-room or a sheltered, frost free spot over winter and move it out into the warm once the weather settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Pink Malay and Dwarf Pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Malay grows to about 1m with large clusters. Dwarf Pink stays near 50cm, so the two work together, one in front of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345994559,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790346027327,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790346060095,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-300MM","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-malay-ixora-ixora-pink-malay.jpg?v=1792208555"},{"product_id":"pirate-s-gold-ixora-ixora-pirate-s-gold","title":"Pirate's Gold Ixora - Ixora 'Pirate's Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePirate's Gold Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pirate's Gold') is a glossy evergreen shrub about 1m tall and wide, with clusters of bright, warm gold flowers like shiny doubloons held above the foliage. It makes a low hedge, a feature plant or a container specimen, and once established it tolerates light frost and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubloon-gold flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, deep golden clusters brighten a garden bed and stand out against the dark green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is polished and dense, so the plant looks smart even without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants take light frost and dry spells in their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to place.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m it works as a hedge, a border plant or a pot specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a row and clip after flowering for a dense golden hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three set 80cm apart makes a bright focal point at the end of a path or beside an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a mixed border it pairs well with dark foliage. In a pot at least 40cm wide it suits a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pirate's Gold Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to a partly shaded position. It is at its best in tropical and subtropical gardens, where it flowers reliably, and it tolerates light frost and drought once established. Protect it from heavier frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Mulch to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring. 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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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does Pirate's Gold grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m tall and 1m wide. Clip it after flowering to hold it as a low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, it tolerates light frost. Cover young plants and protect potted ones if a heavier frost is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot at least 40cm wide with an acidic potting mix, in a bright spot, and keep it watered through dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790346223935,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PIRATE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pirate-s-gold-ixora-ixora-pirate-s-gold.jpg?v=1792208559"},{"product_id":"red-malay-ixora-ixora-red-malay","title":"Red Malay Ixora - Ixora 'Red Malay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Malay Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Malay') is a compact evergreen tropical shrub, around 1m tall and wide, with fat, rounded clusters of starry, deep red flowers through the warmer months. The glossy leaves are often wavy along the edges, a mark of the Malay ixoras. It suits frost free gardens, and cooler regions can grow it in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower clusters are a deep, saturated red that holds its colour against the green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWavy-edged foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy leaves are often distinctively wiggled along the edges, which adds texture even without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into a dense hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes shaping well, so it forms a neat, flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA houseplant in cooler regions.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room or sun-room it makes a rewarding container plant where winters are too cold outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a row and clip after flowering for a neat hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three or a single plant in a partly shaded bed gives a bold tropical accent beside palms and ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot at least 40cm wide with an acidic mix. In cooler regions, bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Malay Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position suits it, in a frost free garden. It is a plant of the warm tropics and subtropics, and must be protected from frost, so in cooler climates a container that can be moved to shelter is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil on the acid side. Yellowing leaves usually point to soil that is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring. If leaves begin to yellow, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser for lush green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and flowering. Protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Malay Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant tubes out as the weather warms and expect a compact shrub within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability varies. When the tube reads on backorder, the grower has none, and the notify button on this page sends you an email 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves wavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a feature of the Malay ixoras, which often have wiggled leaf edges. It is normal and not a sign of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Red Malay live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cool climate it can be grown as a houseplant in a bright room or sun-room. Outdoors in warm weather, it will flower more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the warmer months, with large rounded clusters of deep red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790346355007,"sku":"IXO-HYB-REDMAL-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-malay-ixora-ixora-red-malay.jpg?v=1792208563"},{"product_id":"white-malay-ixora-ixora-white-malay","title":"White Malay Ixora - Ixora 'White Malay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Malay Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Malay') is a compact evergreen shrub, up to 1m tall and wide, with showy clusters of white flowers splashed with pink. The buds stand proud of each cluster, giving the heads a distinctive spiky look, and the glossy foliage stays fresh all year. Once established it tolerates light frost and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite with pink splashes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh white flowers carry a blush of pink, a softer look than the usual hot ixora colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive buds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The buds stand above the flower cluster, which gives each head a textured, sculpted look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, polished foliage looks smart all year and makes a good background for the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads can be cut to bring colour indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight frost and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants take both in their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a row for a low flowering hedge about 1m high, clipped after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e White heads stand out against dark foliage in a shaded or sunny bed. A single 300mm plant makes an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and bonsai.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a large pot on a patio, and in subtropical regions it can even be trained as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Malay Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to a partly shaded position. It is at its best in tropical and subtropical gardens, and an established plant tolerates light frost and drought. Protect it from heavier frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring. If leaves yellow following dry conditions, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Malay Ixora as tube stock and as single plants in 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical choice for a hedge. A 300mm plant is established enough to give you a feature shrub on the day it is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-ixora-gardening-tips-care\"\u003eGrowing ixora in Australia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, with splashes of pink, held in rounded clusters. The distinctive buds stand proud of the heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut stems with open clusters in the morning and stand them in water out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1m tall and wide. A light trim after flowering keeps it compact and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790346486079,"sku":"IXO-HYB-WHITEM-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790346551615,"sku":"IXO-HYB-WHITEM-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-malay-ixora-ixora-white-malay.jpg?v=1792208568"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist.jpg?v=1794659000","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/ixoras.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}