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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: 4037449
• EAN code: 6420384037449

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.