This shrub has an erect well branched rounded habit and is covered in glossy green oblong leaves. It has red to orange trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in flat terminal clusters from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Ixora chinensis is naturally found from China to Taiwan growing in forests in well drained, organic rich moist soils tending acidic, in a protected semi shaded position. It is frost and drought tender.

Jungle Flame is an attractive fragrant shrub that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in gardens for a tropical effect or along borders as a low screen and is used in patio pots for colour. It has a moderate growth rate establishing in 2 to 3 years and in cool climates it is grown under glass or used as a house-plant with bright indirect light. ID 1125

Ixora (iks-OR-uh) chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family