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Oleander

NERIUM OLEANDER

Hardy and durable,  this Florida favorite is an excellent plant to use as a hedge or to dress up a bare wall or fence.  It is best used as a background plant away from the home since some varieties tend to get rather tall and bushy.  Oleander has thin lance-like leaves and flowers during the year, but especially during the summer.  It comes in a variety of colors, including bright white and deep crimson. This robust plant will thrive in a range of soil conditions, and it can even tolerate some sea spray.  Since it somewhat drought tolerant and salt tolerant, it makes the ideal plant to use in beachside gardens. Prune back this tropical in the fall to keep it a manageable size and encourage flowering.


Oleander likes direct light  but can tolerate some shade during the hottest parts of the day.  Water the plant regularly when planted.  After established the plant does not need much water, only in times of extreme drought.  Fertilize it with a well-balanced fertilizer three times a year starting in the spring, and then again later in the summer and fall.


Some of our favorites: Oleander ‘Calypso Pink,’ Oleander ‘Petite Pink,’ Oleander ‘Red’


Note: All portions of this plant are very toxic if ingested.  Plant away from the home where curious children and pets might roam.


FAST FACTS

Outstanding Features: Hardy and drought-tolerant, makes an excellent hedge

Common NamesOleanderScientific NameNerium Oleander
Bloom colorsPink and crimsonLightDirect sunlight, can tolerate some shade
WaterWater daily when planted in the landscape until established. SizeDepends on variety, check the care tag for specifics
Zone9a-11  OverwinteringDoes not overwinter
FertilizerFeed 3 times a year with a well-balanced fertilizerCompanion plantsPlumbago, duranta, mandevilla
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