Ixora Species, Chinese Ixora

Ixorachinensis

Genus
Ixora (iks-OR-uh)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Ixora blanda
Ixora colei
Ixora crocata
Ixora dixiana
Ixora dubia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Daytona Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Odessa, Florida

Oviedo, Florida

Houston, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Rowlett, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | positive

The Chinese Ixora is another one of my absolute favorites. A very hardy plant. The vibrance of the red(ish) bloom is setoff perfectly by ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

This dwarf Ixora is a sub-tropical broad leaf evergreen which is nativeto India and Central America. It produces clusters of scarlet redf...Read More

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(Zone 11) | December 2003 | neutral

Ixora chinensis and I. coccinea are often confused even by nurseries. I recently read a thesis about Ixoras, and the author pointed the d...Read More

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