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