{"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 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\/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. Deep shade gives leafy growth with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345339199,"sku":"IXO-COC-FLAMEO-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flame-of-the-woods-ixora-ixora-coccinea-flame-of-the-woods.jpg?v=1792208542","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flame-of-the-woods-ixora-ixora-coccinea-flame-of-the-woods","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}