Ixora coccinea

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John J

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Ixora coccinea
« on: September 11, 2013, 09:55:29 AM »
We have tried, and failed, with Ixora in the past but when we saw this one a few days ago we decided to give it one more go. Kept in a pot and given lots of attention maybe we'll succeed in keeping this one alive.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

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Alisdair

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Re: Ixora coccinea
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2013, 02:39:39 PM »
I can see why you couldn't resist, John!
Alisdair Aird
Gardens in SE England (Sussex); also coastal Southern Greece, and (in a very small way) South West France; MGS member (and former president); vice chairman RHS Lily Group, past chairman Cyclamen Society