{"product_id":"sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist","title":"Sunkist Dwarf Ixora - Ixora 'Sunkist'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunkist Dwarf Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunkist') is a rounded, evergreen tropical shrub just 50cm tall and 30cm wide, covered in clusters of warm red-orange flowers through spring and summer. Glossy, vivid green leaves keep it fresh between flushes, and the compact size suits deck pots, low edging and mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA warm red-orange.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits between true orange and red, which blends easily with tropical foliage and bright flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and glossy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay vivid green all year, so the plant looks good even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact all round.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 30cm it suits small gardens, window boxes and tight beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it into a low hedge or let it merge into a flowering sweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a path or bed edge for a neat line of glossy foliage that flowers in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In groups of five or more, at the same 30cm spacing, the red-orange heads join up into a bold patch of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 30cm wide on a sunny deck suits one plant. In cooler regions it can be enjoyed as a houseplant in a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunkist Dwarf Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Sunkist is tropical and evergreen, so it enjoys warm, humid conditions and must be protected from frost. In cool climates, keep it in a container so it can move to shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil that is not alkaline, which causes yellow leaves. For pots, choose 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. Provide plenty of water during dry periods. If the leaves yellow after dry weather, 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 bountiful blooms in the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sunkist Dwarf Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. Plant it out as the weather warms and expect steady growth into the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it is not always on hand. A sold out tube on this page means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button emails you the day it returns.\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-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sunkist red or orange?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is both: a warm red-orange that shifts a little with light and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. At that spacing the plants meet in a season or two and form a low, dense line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, so cover it or move it into shelter when frost is forecast, or grow it in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790344192319,"sku":"IXO-HYB-SUNKIS-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist.jpg?v=1792208533","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sunkist-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunkist","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}