Ixora coccinea
Part shade
Height: to 1.5 m
Great for pots
Prune well after flowering
Mulch well
Notes from the plant tag:
DESCRIPTION: An evergreen shrub that produces masses of pink coloured flowers throughout summer. Ideal as a hedging or specimen plant. Flowers can be used in floral arrangements. Thrives in a partly shaded position in moist, well drained soil. Mulch well. Prune well to encourage new growth after flowering. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser.
USE: Useful as a temporary indoor plant, ideal garden specimen for tropical areas.
POSITION: Prefers a partly shaded position in humus rich, moist, well drained soil.
CARE: Prune lightly after flowering. Keep moist in dry weather.
PLANTING GUIDE: Cultivate soil before planting. Dig hole twice the width of the container. Place plant in hole so the soil level of the plant is the same as surrounding soil. Fill hole firmly and water well, even if soil is moist.
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