Nerium oleander — The oleander is the classic Mediterranean shrub, flowering throughout the warm season; drought-resistant, but toxic.
Botanical name: Nerium oleander
Position: Sun
Flowering: June–October
Height: 150–300 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −5 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the compost dry halfway between waterings; it will not tolerate standing water. Never leave water in the saucer.
Caution: Toxic in all parts, including the water in the saucer — keep away from children and pets.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Size | Pot: Ø 20 cm, bush, Ø 15 cm, bush, Ø 17 cm, bush, Ø 18 cm, bush, Ø 19 cm, bush, Ø 22 cm, bush, Ø 26 cm, Bush: Ø 33 cm, Bush: Ø 40 cm, Bush: Ø 50 cm, Bush: Ø 60 cm, Standard: Ø 22 cm, Standard: Ø 26 cm, Standard: Ø 33 cm, Standard: Ø 40 cm |
