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Nerium oleander ‘Hardy Red’ (Oleander)

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Tough and vigorous, Nerium oleander ‘Hardy Red’ (Oleander) is noted for its ability to withstand cold temperatures better than other Oleanders. This medium-sized evergreen shrub produces an abundance of large loose clusters of five-petaled, funnel-shaped, red flowers all summer. Thriving with little care, this beautiful flowering shrub features a bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit and its evergreen foliage of leathery, lance-shaped leaves clad the branches throughout the year. Native to the Mediterranean region, this attractive shrub is heat and drought-tolerant once established, and will grow especially well in seaside gardens, tolerating salt spray and wind.

  • Grows upright with an open habit to 6-8 ft. high and wide (180-240 cm) but may get larger in mild climate areas, reaching 15 ft. in height (4.5m) and 10 ft. in spread (3m).
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Will grow in poor soils and tolerate coastal conditions. While Oleanders are very drought tolerant, their floral show is more impressive if regularly watered.
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Great for flowering hedges, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, city gardens or large containers.
  • Virtually disease free, but watch for red spider mite, scale insects and mealybugs.
  • Prune lightly as needed to shape after flowering
  • All parts are highly toxic if ingested. Contact with foliage may irritate skin.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Apocynaceae
Genus Nerium
Common names Oleander
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m)
Spread 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m)
Spacing 96" (240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Garden Uses Pathways, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Apocynaceae
Genus Nerium
Common names Oleander
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m)
Spread 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m)
Spacing 96" (240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Garden Uses Pathways, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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