Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 12"

planting zones

10a-11

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Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red' plant details

Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rare, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge 3-5" rounded clusters of softly glowing, red blooms are borne from late spring to fall on this dense dwarf upright shrub. An easy care sun loving, evergreen tropical plant. Great color for containers, in tropical settings, and pool-side. Ixora will require Chelated Iron to perform well in non-Acidic soils, pH=5.0.

By: Almost Eden

A dwarf Ixora with small dainty pointed leaves on ultra compact 8-10" mounding plants. Slow growing, tolerates heat and sun, hardy zone 10. Clusters of star shaped red flowers during summer. Likes acidic soil and minimum temps of 60 degrees. Great for hot sunny areas or container growing. Exotic, rare, unusual.