Ixora, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium 'Maui Yellow'

Ixoracoccinea

Genus
Ixora (iks-OR-uh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Fort Myers, Florida

Parrish, Florida

Hilo, Hawaii

North Augusta, South Carolina

Port Lavaca, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Parrish, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2005 | positive

Very beautiful bush for Florida. This color is just outstanding for our landscape around here. I'll post a picture soon.

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