Ixora Not Hardy in North Texas; Try PJM Rhododendron Instead

Ixora (Zone 9a) won't survive North Texas winters (Zone 7b, lows 0–10°F). It also needs acidic soil and stays 3–4 feet tall—not a 5–6 foot hedge.

Better choice: PJM Rhododendron (Zone 4–7). Fast-growing, evergreen, spring blooms, reaches 6+ feet with care. Tolerates alkaline soil better than most rhododendrons. Available at nurseries; buy the largest you can. The expert's 30-year-old specimen thrives with water and fertilizer.

Return the Ixora and ask the nursery for local evergreen hedge alternatives.