{"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 sold out 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dwarf-orange-ixora-ixora-dwarf-orange","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}