Ixora coccinea

Flame of the Woods, Jungle Geranium

Family: Rubiaceae Madder


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, hedge, screen, standard, superior hedge, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive