Ixora ‘Gold Malay’ (Ixora coccinea ‘Gold Malay’)
Ixora ‘Gold Malay’ is a stunning tropical evergreen shrub celebrated for its large, golden-yellow flower clusters and lush glossy foliage. It delivers vibrant colour, reliable blooming, and a neat, compact shape perfect for warm-climate landscapes and decorative pots.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Ixora ‘Gold Malay’
✔ Bright golden flower clusters – Produces show-stopping blooms that light up any garden.
✔ Evergreen and lush – Glossy green foliage gives a full, tropical look year-round.
✔ Compact, rounded habit – Naturally dense growth makes it ideal for hedging and feature planting.
✔ Attracts pollinators – Bees, butterflies, and nectar feeders flock to its flowers.
✔ Heat and humidity tolerant – Performs beautifully in tropical and subtropical climates.
🏡 How to Use Ixora ‘Gold Malay’ in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub – A bold focal point thanks to its brilliant golden blooms.
✅ Tropical or resort-style planting – Pairs well with crotons, cordylines, palms, and gingers.
✅ Flowering hedge – Can be trimmed into a dense, colourful low to medium hedge.
✅ Container gardening – Excellent for patios, balconies, and sunny courtyards.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 metre apart for hedging or grouped displays; closer spacing creates a fuller, more dramatic flowering wall, so consider adding additional plants for faster impact.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Ixora ‘Gold Malay’
How big does Gold Malay grow?
It generally grows 1 to 1.5 metres tall and forms a dense, rounded shrub.
Does it flower year-round?
It blooms heavily in warm months and can flower almost continuously in tropical climates.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it requires minimal care, just sunlight, moderate watering, and occasional trimming.
Can it handle shade?
It performs best in full sun; flowering decreases significantly in shaded positions.
Is it good for pots?
Absolutely, its compact form and vivid flowers make it a standout container plant.
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