How to prune super king ixora red

After each flowering flush; avoid pruning when buds are forming. Hand-prune by cutting just above a leaf node or lateral shoot after flower clusters fade. Remove any dead or crossing branches at the base. If the shrub is overgrown, cut back by up to one-third in early spring before the main growing season, not mid-bloom.

After each bloom flush (typically 2–3 times per year); light thinning annually. Ixora 'Super King' is a large-flowered tropical shrub that blooms on new growth. Light pruning after each flowering flush encourages repeat blooming and prevents legginess. Avoid excessive shearing with hedge trimmers, which removes flower buds. A light thinning and tip-prune by hand gives far better results than a mechanical flat-top cut.

Hand-prune by cutting just above a leaf node or lateral shoot after flower clusters fade. Remove any dead or crossing branches at the base. If the shrub is overgrown, cut back by up to one-third in early spring before the main growing season, not mid-bloom.