Should You Deadhead Ixora?

How to Deadhead Flowers. Very easy! Pinch the flower or flowering stem just above the first set of leaves near the flower as soon as it starts to look droopy and unsightly. Similarly, trim off the old flower clusters of plants like hydrangea, ixora, and rhododendrons.

How do you keep Ixora blooming?

An annual pruning is usually best to keep your Ixora flowering. Try to avoid repeatedly shearing off the tips of the branches, as this kind of pruning removes emerging flower buds so you won't get as many flowers. Any major pruning to shape plants should be done in early spring as plants begin to send out new growth.

When should I cut back Ixora?

A: The best time for heavier pruning is late winter/early spring. You can cut them back several inches. Pinch prune during the growing season to promote bushier plants. Fertilize if needed in early spring and perhaps again in summer with a slow-release fertilizer or an organic product.