Ixora, Maui Red

Ixora ‘Maui Red’ is a tropical evergreen shrub prized for its clusters of bright red, tubular flowers that bloom throughout the warm months. The plant has glossy, leathery dark green leaves and a dense, rounded form. It is a favorite in tropical and subtropical landscapes for its vibrant color and consistent flowering.

Grow Zone:
USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11 (can be grown in Zone 9B with protection)

Height and Width:
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet

Uses:
Used as a colorful low hedge, foundation planting, or container specimen. Also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it ideal for pollinator gardens. Its compact size and showy appearance make it popular in tropical-themed or formal landscapes.

Native Range:
Tropical Asia, with cultivars like ‘Maui Red’ developed for ornamental use

Sun Requirements:
Full sun to light shade; best flowering occurs in full sun

Water Requirements:
Moderate water needs; prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Regular watering promotes health and bloom consistency, especially during dry periods. Avoid alkaline soils to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.