Compact subtropical shrub with glossy leaves and fat clusters of intensely red starry flowers. Can be clipped to a neat dense hedge. Makes a lovely houseplant too in cooler climates.
Ixora 'Red Malay' APPEARANCE : Compact evergreen tropical shrub with large rounded clusters of starry deep red flowers during the warmer months. Leaves on Malay ixoras are often distinctively wiggled along the edges. USE FOR : Hedging, borders and specimen planting in frost-free gardens. Suited to container planting for those wanting to enjoy these plants in cooler climates. PLANTING: Plant in well drained soil in a partly shaded position in the garden. CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Prune after flowering to promote dense growth habit and flowering, fertilise using a slow release fertiliser in spring. If leaves begin to yellow, feed with a liquid fertiliser like eco-seaweed for lush green foliage. Protect from frost. HEIGHT & WIDTH: Around 1 m H x 1 m W. YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide. You can see an example in the image gallery
