{"product_id":"sunshine-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunshine","title":"Sunshine Dwarf Ixora - Ixora 'Sunshine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunshine Dwarf Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunshine') is a small, glossy evergreen that reaches only 50cm tall and 30cm wide, with clusters of sunny, sand-yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is made for tubs, pots, windowboxes and stepover hedges in subtropical gardens, and for a bright indoor spot in cooler places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft golden-sand flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is a gentle sand-yellow that lifts shaded corners and sits well beside green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, tidy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen foliage keeps the shrub neat all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall it suits windowboxes, tubs and the front edge of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cheerful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a row, it clips into a low flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubs and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a tub or windowbox with a drainage layer, one plant to every 30cm of length, in a bright spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepover hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a path or lawn edge for a low flowering border about half a metre high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in cool regions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where winters are cold, keep it in a pot next to a bright window and move it outdoors once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunshine Dwarf Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in warm, frost free gardens. Ixoras prefer humid conditions, which is why they perform so well in the subtropics. They must be protected from frost, so in cooler regions treat this one as a container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acid soil. Avoid alkaline soil, which causes yellowing of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently, because ixoras like humidity. Leaves may turn yellow after an extended dry period, and a liquid seaweed fertiliser will help them regain their lush green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to maintain dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sunshine Dwarf Ixora as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. It is a good value way to fill a row of pots or a stepover hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability varies. When the tube reads sold out, the grower has none, and the notify button on this page sends you an email 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-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny, sand-yellow to golden shade, held in rounded clusters above the glossy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm tall and 30cm wide, so it stays small enough for windowboxes and tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ixoras like humidity, so water often, especially in pots, and mulch the soil in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790345044287,"sku":"IXO-HYB-SUNSHI-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sunshine-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunshine.jpg?v=1792208538","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sunshine-dwarf-ixora-ixora-sunshine","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}