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Austin Pretty Limits ® rose bay . ( Nerium oleander)Photo by : Proven achiever
A wide used landscape painting plant in warmer climate , oleander is grow for its slaphappy wont and attractive hotshot - shaped bloom that bloom nearly yr - circular . Because of its sweetheart and tough nature , this evergreen plant shrub is commonly seen along highway medians and in public landscapes in place like California , Florida , and Texas .
aboriginal to the Mediterranean neighborhood , oleander bush is also well - suit to residential landscape , but caution must be taken due to its toxicity . Here ’s how to safely total and deal for oleander in your grand .
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OLEANDER BASICS
Botanical name:
Nerium Nerium oleander
Zones:
8 - 11
Habit:
erect bushy habit
Height/Spread:
4 to 20 feet tall , 3 to 15 feet blanket
Light exposure:
Full sun
Growing conditions:
Oleander is adaptable to many intriguing conditions including drouth , warmth , salty atmosphere and urban contamination . plant life can endure an episodic light frost .
Soil:
Oleander opt intermediate dirt with good drainage and a impersonal pH between 6.5 - 7.5 . plant are tolerant of piteous soils .
Bloom period:
Year - round , with flush bloom in warm month
Flowers:
Prolific clusters of funnel - influence five - petaled flowers occur in hues of pinkish , blank , red , coral , purple , or yellow . Some varieties are fragrant .
Foliage:
Slender olive - like green or variegated leaves 2 1/2 to 8 inches long grow on sturdy stems . The elegant foliage adds fine texture to the landscape painting .
Is oleander invasive?
Because of its extensive beginning system , oleander can be difficult to uproot and can be incursive in some southern regions .
Is oleander deer-resistant?
The toxic property of oleander protect it against certain opposition including cervid .
Is oleander poisonous?
All parts of the oleander plant are highly toxic to human beings and pets . See more on this below .
HOW TO PLANT OLEANDER
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When to plant:
fountain or fall , when the atmospheric condition is cool
Where to plant:
Place in a site that receives full Lord’s Day . Plants can tolerate some shade , but may become gangly and produce few flower with less light . fend off plant around queer child or pets .
How to plant:
fag out protective clothing and gloves to avoid direct contact with the plant . loose ground in planting country and amend with compost or other organic matter . check that grunge is well - draining . Dig a hole 2 to 3 time wider and slightly deeper than the root formal . polish off plant from container and tease out etymon if potbound . order the plant in the hole so the top of the rootage orchis is level with the surrounding grunge . Fill in the hole with soil , pack down softly to remove air pocket , and water exhaustively .
Spacing:
quad plants 4 to 12 foot apart , depend on the miscellany .
Planting oleander in containers:
Use a gamy qualityall - intention potting land . ensure containers have fair to middling drain pickle . container should be 10 to 14 inches wide-eyed for smaller varieties and 14 to 24 in wide for larger cultivar .
OLEANDER CARE
Austin Pretty Limits ® oleander . photograph by : Proven success
Pruning oleander:
To rejuvenate aged or overgrown plants , cut back 1/3 of the largest stem back to the flat coat . Cut remaining stems back by 1/4 of their height . In the following year , remove more of the great woody stems if necessary and trim back as needed .
Use protective gloves to prevent contact with the sap and wash hands well after pruning .
Fertilizing:
When planted in optimal conditions , Nerium oleander needs little or no supplementary fertilizer . If ground is wretched and plants exhibit slow emergence , pale leaves , or few bloom , use anall - purpose grainy fertilizerin early saltation and again in early fall . Mulch with a stratum of compost in outflow . For container plant , utilize an all - purpose granular fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks .
Watering:
Water on a regular basis and allow dirt to dry out between watering . Too much water can cause yellowing of the farewell or root rot . container will need more frequent lacrimation .
Pests and diseases:
When given the right growing circumstance , rose bay will be more resistant to pests and diseases . pesterer includeaphids , mealybug , red spider mite , graduated table , oleander caterpillar , sham Nerium oleander graduated table , and glassy - wing sharpshooter . Diseases can include Sphaeropsis gall , oleander leafage scorch ( a bacterial disease ) , leaf stain , sooty mold , and wood decay fungi .
OLEANDER VARIETIES
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8 to 11
upright piano spreading habit
Height and spread:
4 to 6 feet tall , 4 feet full
Selected in Austin , Texas for its dense rounded riding habit , this cultivar is particularly heat and disease resistive . shining magenta - pinkish flower brighten the landscape . This nanus Nerium oleander is suitable for smaller spaces and containers .
Photo by : svf74 / Shutterstock.com
' Petite Pink’N. oleander
9 to 11
Compact shaggy habit
3 to 6 metrical unit tall and wide
This dwarf variety is ideal for small spaces and containers . The upright open riding habit is worthy for hedge or understructure plantings . cluster of soft pastel pinkish flowers 1 - 1/2 to 3 column inch wide bestow elegant entreaty . ‘ Petite Pink ’ is less brave than other varieties .
photograph by : Jim Harding / Flickr
' Sister Agnes’N. rose bay
10 to 18 foot tall , 10 to 15 feet wide
graceful uncontaminating white flowers with a pale yellow heart are suitable for schematic landscapes or moonlight garden . Abundant clusters of single or double whorled flowers are sometimes fragrant .
Photo by : Cheng Wei / Shutterstock
' stout Pink’N. oleander
Upright undetermined habit
8 to 15 feet magniloquent , 6 to 10 feet wide
‘ Hardy pinkish ’ is one of the most stale - large-minded variety , hold out temperatures into the teens without foliage damage . Plants may develop hardiness down to Zone 7b . Bright roseate - pinkish wizard - shaped flowers are lightly fragrant .
Photo by : Amornie / Shutterstock
' sturdy Red’N. oleander
6 to 15 feet tall , 6 to 10 understructure wide
Five - petaled funnel shape - shaped red flowers 2 to 3 inches across add sizzling gloss to the landscape painting all summertime long . This change withstands cold-blooded and temperature extreme advantageously than most other oleanders , survive down to Zone 7b in some instances .
Photo by : cultivar413 / Flickr
turn of Pink ™ N. oleander
8 to 10
6 to 8 feet tall and wide
Unique variegate foliage is green edge with creamy snowy , providing a flamboyant backcloth to the 1 - inch pink flowers . This cultivar is hardier than many change , down to 10 to 20 stage F.
Photo by : Ellita / Shutterstock
' Mathilde Ferrier’N. oleander
8 to 15 feet marvelous , 4 to 15 foot wide
One of the most commonly useable yellow varieties , this Hellenic favorite has lovely pale icteric double flower 2 to 3 inch across that are fragrant . This hardier form may develop cold tolerance down to Zone 7b .
Oleander alternatives:
Good stand-in for oleander let in bottlebrush ( Callistemon citrinus ) , flannel bush ( Fremontodendron californicum ) , and lemonade berry ( genus Rhus integrifolia ) .
OLEANDER LANDSCAPING IDEAS
How to choose the good oleander :
There are many ways to incorporate Nerium oleander into your landscape . Here ’s how :
OLEANDER TOXICITY
Oleander contains multiple toxicant compound and all parts of the plant are extremely toxic to humans and pets . Ingesting even a small amount of the works can leave in serious accidental injury or demise .
The clean sticky sap can cause skin irritation or a skin rash on physical contact . Do n’t burn dispose rose bay branches , as it can release toxin into the tune .
Keep dogs on a trinity while out walking in areas where oleander is commonly planted and make certain they are not chew on any plants . Symptoms can appear in as little as 30 minute of arc and be quite dramatic .
get through your local Poison Control Center , medico or veterinary surgeon immediately if you suspect your tyke or pet has come into contact with plants .
