Red mystery (solved).
After a very long wait, this shrub which I believe is a form of Ixora has finally flowered. Unlike more common Ixoras, of which we have got quite a few, the flowers on this one, at least at this point remain almost spear like. Frustratingly, I can't find the little card that came with it for a positive ID. Anyone with far superior knowledge to mine would be welcome to clear up the mystery. BTW, this is a current shot!
UPDATE: Thanks to Dave and Margaret who have identified this plant and flower as a Chinese Ixora called "Flame of the Woods". A couple of days after I took this photo, those little spears are blossoming forth with more normal tiny Ixora flowers.
Happy weekend everyone.
Red mystery (solved).
After a very long wait, this shrub which I believe is a form of Ixora has finally flowered. Unlike more common Ixoras, of which we have got quite a few, the flowers on this one, at least at this point remain almost spear like. Frustratingly, I can't find the little card that came with it for a positive ID. Anyone with far superior knowledge to mine would be welcome to clear up the mystery. BTW, this is a current shot!
UPDATE: Thanks to Dave and Margaret who have identified this plant and flower as a Chinese Ixora called "Flame of the Woods". A couple of days after I took this photo, those little spears are blossoming forth with more normal tiny Ixora flowers.
Happy weekend everyone.