{"product_id":"pink-malay-ixora-ixora-pink-malay","title":"Pink Malay Ixora - Ixora 'Pink Malay'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Malay Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Malay') is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m tall and wide. In the warmer months it carries large, showy clusters of musk-pink flowers, a watermelon shade, above glossy foliage. It prefers a warm tropical climate and a partly shaded position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon-pink clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads are large and full, in a musk-pink that stands out against dark green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well in a partly shaded spot, which is useful in tropical gardens under taller trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage stays fresh all year on a shrub that rarely passes 1m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge, border or specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips into a hedge, sits in a mixed border or stands alone as a feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-climate friendly in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in a container, it can be enjoyed in a sun-room or sheltered spot where it would not survive outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartly shaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in groups under trees or on the sheltered side of a house, where it carries colour into shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same spacing, a row clips into a dense, flowering hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot makes a focal point. The shorter Dwarf Pink Ixora planted in front adds a second layer of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Malay Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position suits it, with bright light but some relief from harsh afternoon sun. It prefers warm tropical climates and is frost tender, so in cooler regions grow it in a container that can be moved into a sun-room or a sheltered spot for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil on the acid side. Heavy or alkaline soil leads to yellow 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. Fertilise with a slow release product in spring. 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 good flowering. Protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Malay Ixora as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and as single plants in 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical choice for a hedge. The 140mm pots speed things up, and a 300mm plant is established enough to make a specimen straight away.\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-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\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 much sun does Pink Malay need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partly shaded position suits it best. Morning sun with afternoon shade gives strong flowering without scorching the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a container, yes. Place it in a sun-room or a sheltered, frost free spot over winter and move it out into the warm once the weather settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Pink Malay and Dwarf Pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Malay grows to about 1m with large clusters. Dwarf Pink stays near 50cm, so the two work together, one in front of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345994559,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790346027327,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790346060095,"sku":"IXO-HYB-PINKMA-300MM","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-malay-ixora-ixora-pink-malay.jpg?v=1792208555","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-malay-ixora-ixora-pink-malay","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}