Shrub

Ixora

Ixora coccinea

Good choice

Clusters of red, orange or pink flowers. It needs acidic soil: in alkaline or limestone soil and near concrete it turns yellow (manganese and iron deficiency). Mulch and acid-forming fertilizer help.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Salt tolerance: Low
Drought tolerance: Medium
Mature size: 3–6 ft (dwarf forms smaller)
Florida native: No
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.