Oleander (Nerium oleander) — Mediterranean plant.
Oleander (Nerium oleander) – Mediterranean plant. The oleander is the classic Mediterranean shrub, flowering throughout the warm season; drought-resistant, but toxic.
Benefits
- Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
- Drought- and heat-resistant
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
- Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Tolerates down to -5°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Nerium oleander
- Botanical family: Apocynaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Sun
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -5 °C
- Drought resistance: High
- Mature height: 150-300 cm
- Mature width: 80-150 cm
- Flowering period: June–October
- Flower colour: Pink / red / white / yellow
- Fragrance: Subtle
- Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer
- Pruning: Spring
- Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
- Product code: 4037456
- EAN code: 6420384037456
Warnings
- Highly toxic in all parts – keep away from children and animals
- Shelter in winter below -5°C
- Drought-resistant, loves the sun
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -5°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The oleander is the classic Mediterranean shrub, flowering throughout the warm season; drought-resistant, but toxic.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: June–October.
