{"product_id":"white-malay-ixora-ixora-white-malay","title":"White Malay Ixora - Ixora 'White Malay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Malay Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Malay') is a compact evergreen shrub, up to 1m tall and wide, with showy clusters of white flowers splashed with pink. The buds stand proud of each cluster, giving the heads a distinctive spiky look, and the glossy foliage stays fresh all year. Once established it 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\u003eWhite with pink splashes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh white flowers carry a blush of pink, a softer look than the usual hot ixora colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive buds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The buds stand above the flower cluster, which gives each head a textured, sculpted look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, polished foliage looks smart all year and makes a good background for the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads can be cut to bring colour indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight frost and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants take both in their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a row for a low flowering hedge about 1m high, clipped after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e White heads stand out against dark foliage in a shaded or sunny bed. A single 300mm plant makes an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and bonsai.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a large pot on a patio, and in subtropical regions it can even be trained as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Malay Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to a partly shaded position. It is at its best in tropical and subtropical gardens, and an established plant tolerates light frost and drought. Protect it from heavier frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture.\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 yellow following dry conditions, 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 flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Malay Ixora as tube stock and as single plants in 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical choice for a hedge. A 300mm plant is established enough to give you a feature shrub on the day it is planted.\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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\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\u003eWhite, with splashes of pink, held in rounded clusters. The distinctive buds stand proud of the heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut stems with open clusters in the morning and stand them in water out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1m tall and wide. A light trim after flowering keeps it compact and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790346486079,"sku":"IXO-HYB-WHITEM-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790346551615,"sku":"IXO-HYB-WHITEM-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-malay-ixora-ixora-white-malay.jpg?v=1792208568","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-malay-ixora-ixora-white-malay","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}