{"product_id":"peach-delight-ixora-ixora-peach-delight","title":"Peach Delight Ixora - Ixora 'Peach Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeach Delight Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Peach Delight') is a compact tropical shrub that grows 60cm tall and 50cm wide. Clusters of small, neat-petalled flowers shade from pale mango to rich apricot, carried on long stems above glossy, vivid green foliage in spring and summer. It gives a tropical garden a softer alternative to the usual reds and oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft peach shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cluster runs from pale mango through to apricot, so the colour changes as you look at it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat little petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, tidy petals give the heads a finished look that suits formal and tropical gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads rise on long stems above the foliage, so they show clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves hold their colour all year on a plant that stays under a metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in groups of three or five, in front of palms, gingers and cordylines, for a soft peach drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 40cm apart and clip lightly after flowering for a dense, flowering hedge around 60cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large beds of one colour look elegant, and a 35cm pot holds a single plant on a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peach Delight Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a warm, humid garden. It is a tropical plant, so it suits tropical and subtropical regions and must be protected from frost. In cooler places it will do best in a pot that you can shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, kept on the acid side. Alkaline soil causes yellowing leaves.\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, as ixoras prefer humid conditions. If leaves begin to yellow, feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and a prolific display in the next flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Peach Delight Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant tubes into mulched ground in spring for the best start.\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\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour is Peach Delight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft peach that shades from pale mango to rich apricot within each flower cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm, with a spread of around 50cm, so it stays low and suits the front half of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves turn yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually alkaline soil or a dry spell. Add acidic mulch, water more often and feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345797951,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PEACHD-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/peach-delight-ixora-ixora-peach-delight.jpg?v=1792208550","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/peach-delight-ixora-ixora-peach-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}