oleander

Also known as: East Indian oleander; Jamaica South Sea rose; laurier rose; rose bay; sweet-scented oleander

N. oleander is an evergreen shrub with narrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves and terminal clusters of salver-shaped, pink, white or red flowers 3-4cm across, in summer

Scientific classification

Species: oleander (Nerium oleander)
Genus: Nerium
Family: Apocynaceae

TOXIC if eaten, smoke from burning is harming. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of oleander

Distribution map

Mediterranian to Western China

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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 oleander

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oleander care guide

Water deeply when soil is dry, drought-tolerant once established
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water deeply when soil is dry, drought-tolerant once established

Fertilizing

Fertilize in spring and summer with balanced formula

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, semi-hardwood cuttings or by air layering in spring

Growing

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun in sheltered frost-free conditions. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light, ventilate well

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