Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ixora coccinea Gold Fire Jungle Geranium, Jungle Flame, Flame of the Woods,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Ixora Gold Fire is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant golden-yellow flowers and glossy dark green foliage. It is a cultivar of the Ixora coccinea species, native to tropical regions of Asia. Gold Fire showcases clusters of compact, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the year, creating a dazzling display of colour. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding to the garden's wildlife appeal. Great for gardens, borders, and containers. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. With its vibrant blooms and glossy foliage, Ixora Gold Fire brings a touch of tropical beauty to any landscape. Grows to approx. 1-1.2m H x W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Scale, Sooty Mould
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rubiaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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