The oleander is the classic Mediterranean shrub, flowering throughout the warm season; drought-resistant, but toxic.
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.
Available sizes:
Pot: Ø 20 cm (cod 4018820)
Bush: Ø 15 cm (cod 4037432) · Ø 17 cm (cod 4039337) · Ø 18 cm (cod 4042191) · Ø 19 cm (cod 4037470) · Ø 22 cm (cod 4037449) · Ø 26 cm (cod 4039894) · Ø 33 cm (cod 4037937) · Ø 40 cm (cod 4037456) · Ø 50 cm (cod 4038286) · Ø 60 cm (cod 4037463)
Standard: Ø 22 cm (cod 4042238) · Ø 26 cm (cod 4039818) · Ø 33 cm (cod 4039917) · Ø 40 cm (cod 4039924)
| Life cycle | Peren, Pot |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Overwinter indoors |
