Ixora 'Frozen Star' or Variegated Ixora

Summary
Common Name(s):	Frozen Star Ixora, Variegated Ixora
Botanical Name:	Ixora 'Frozen Star'
Synonym (s):	Nil.
Family:	Rubiaceae.
Native Range:	A horticultural selection.
Flowering:	September.
Fruiting:	Not seen.
Life Form:	Shrub
Category:	Foliage
Ornamental Use:	Hedges, screens, garden beds, borders etc.
Toxicity:	Not known.

White margins of star shaped flower, giving the impression of being frozen.

Description

A slow growing, semi-dwarf shrub with dense, tight, growth habit. Leaves opposite, ovate-elliptic, 5-10 cm long, lateral nerves 8-10 pairs, base cordate, apex abruptly acuminate; young leaves usually variegated, blade gardually become dark-green, in mature leaves variegations confined to margins only. Flowers star-shaped, born in terminal, compact cymes; calyx small; corolla tube narrow, 4-lobed at pex; lobes ovate, white with a pink band at the base; stamens 4, exserted, alternate with lobes, anthers golden-yellow; stigma white bilobed. Fruits not seen.

Photo showing young variegated leaves at top and dark mature leaves beneath

Etymology

Genus name “Ixora” comes from the Portuguese rendering of Sanskrit word “Isvara”, refers to God or supreme being. The cultivar 'Frozen Star' is named in reference to the star-shaped appearance of its flowers, which feature white margins, giving the impression of being frozen.

Uses

Ideal for various landscaping purposes, including the formation of hedges and screens. Its adaptability extends to mass plantings in garden beds and borders, enhancing garden aesthetics with its lush and vibrant presence.

Cultivation

Prefers moist, organic-enriched, well-drained acidic soil, abundant sunlight, and humidity for optimal growth. Prune annually to maintain the bush's shape or encourage compactness; repeated pruning may inhibit flowering. Feed monthly with a water-soluble fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants. Shows chlorosis when grown in alkaline soil.

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