Ixora
Flower colours include whites, yellows, oranges, reds and pinks. There are a multitude of cultivars available which come and go from nurseries, although you will almost always find the old favourite 'Prince of Orange' for sale also.
Tropical gardens: Dramatic flowers and hot colours are great for providing flower colour in tropical gardens
Other Styles: Ixoras would also work also work in a traditional-style mixed shrub border.
Ixoras will grow in subtropical South East Queensland, although really good plants are not often seen in home gardens. In future updates of this page, some of the factors which might help us to grow better ixoras will be explored.
More information on the major species and cultivars commonly grown will also come to this page.
Meanwhile, check out the links below.
Where to buy Ixora
You should be able to find Ixora plants for sale in garden centres in the tropical and subtropical parts of Qld.
If you'd prefer to order online, check what's available at:
Garden Express
If you're still having trouble locating a supplier, the editor is interested in hearing from you. Click here: Looking for a Supplier
Links
The following are for general information, research and ideas. Some species or cultivars referred to in international publications may be unavailable in Australia
Prince Of Orange ( Ixora chinensis Prince of Orange) At "Grow Me Instead" (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
Garden surprises in June 2009 including Ixora coccinea 'Dwarf Red', John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia
Gorbale ( Ixora brachiata) Flowers of India
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