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Please help identify this tropical shrub

11 years ago

Last summer I purchased a potted shrub that has orange clustered flowers like a hydrangea and the leaves look like those of a gardenia. I know it begins with the letter E. It has been brought into the house for overwintering and I can't remember the name. Thanks for your help.

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kayjones
11 years ago
It sounds as if you have Ixora - do a google.com search and see if that's it.
karyn1
11 years ago
I agree with kayjones. They are commonly used as hedge shrubs in FL, kind of like azaleas here.
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torenia
Original Author
11 years ago
You're absolutely correct. Thanks a lot

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