Ixora coccinea (Jungle Geranium)

Ixora coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. Commonly known as Jungle Geranium, Jungle Flame or Flame of the Woods). It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname. The plant can form a small tree up to 4m tall in the wild. This tight, compact shrub is much branched and tolerates hard pruning, making it ideal for formal hedges, although it is at its best when not sheared. H 1.2-1.8m x 1.5-2.5m.