variegated oleander

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A tender evergreen shrub with narrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves with creamy yellow margins. Produces terminal clusters of pink flowers 3-4cm across, in summer

Scientific classification

Species: variegated oleander (Nerium oleander 'Variegatum')
Genus: Nerium
Family: Apocynaceae

TOXIC if eaten, smoke from burning is harming. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of variegated oleander

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten, smoke from burning is harming. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of variegated oleander

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variegated oleander care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by air layering in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Growing

In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In colder areas, grow under glass, or in containers that can be overwintered in an unheated greenhouse. Indoors, grow in loam-based compost, in full light with good ventilation.

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