Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Ixora chinensis Compact Orange
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Description:
Ixora ‘Compact Orange’ is a vibrant, low-growing tropical shrub prized for its dense growth habit and continuous display of brilliant orange flower clusters. This compact variety is perfect for borders, low hedges, tropical gardens, or containers, providing year-round colour in warm climates. Its glossy foliage and bright blooms make it a standout in any landscape.
Flowers:
Clusters of small, bright orange star-shaped flowers bloom prolifically from spring through autumn, with spot flowering year-round in tropical conditions. The blooms are long-lasting and highly attractive to butterflies and pollinators.
Foliage:
Glossy, deep green leaves are small and leathery, forming a tight, compact shrub that maintains a neat appearance with minimal pruning.
Fruit:
Occasionally produces small berries after flowering, though not a prominent feature.
Form & Size:
Neat, rounded shrub growing approximately 60–90cm high and wide.
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Prefers full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun.
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Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
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Climate: Best suited to tropical and subtropical climates. Frost-sensitive – protect in cooler regions.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to retain moisture during hot periods.
Uses:
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Ideal for low borders, tropical garden beds, and mass planting.
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Great for pots and containers in warm, protected areas.
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Excellent choice for brightening up patios, courtyards, and entranceways.
Maintenance:
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Low-maintenance once established.
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Prune lightly to shape and remove spent flower heads.
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Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and late summer to support blooming.
Notes:
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Prefers warm, humid conditions.
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May be grown as a seasonal potted plant in cooler climates.
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Attracts pollinators and provides continuous colour in tropical gardens.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Cordyline, Gardenia, Alpinia, and Mandevilla for a lush, vibrant planting scheme.
Common Name: Compact Orange Ixora
Botanical Name: Ixora ‘Compact Orange’
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Tropical Asia (cultivar)
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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