{"product_id":"gold-fire-ixora-ixora-coccinea-gold-fire","title":"Gold Fire Ixora - Ixora coccinea 'Gold Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Fire Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Fire') is a compact, glossy evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m tall and wide. Rich golden-yellow flower clusters, with a hint of orange, open for most of the year in warmer spots and draw bees and butterflies. 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 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\/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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/gold-fire-ixora-ixora-coccinea-gold-fire","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}