Ixora in Dubai

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Ixora coccinea

Compact flowering shrub with glossy leaves and dense flower clusters in red, orange, pink and yellow. Ideal for borders, low hedges and colour beds.

Height

40 cm – 1.5 m

Sunlight

Full sun to light shade

Water

Regular watering

Flowering

Year-round flushes

Best used for

• Garden borders
• Low colour hedges
• Plant boxes
• Entrance beds

Care in Dubai's climate

• Light trimming keeps plants bushy and full of flowers.
• Use acidic / iron-rich fertilizer if leaves turn pale yellow.
• Mulch the bed to keep roots cool in summer.