Nerium oleander 'Petite Pink' (Oleander)
Oleander 'Petite Pink', East Indian oleander 'Petite Pink', Jamaica South Sea Rose 'Petite Pink', Laurier Rose 'Petite Pink', Rose Bay 'Petite Pink', Sweet-Scented oleander 'Petite Pink'
Tough and vigorous, Nerium oleander 'Petite Pink' (Oleander) is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub that produces abundant clusters of five-petaled funnel-shaped, soft pink flowers. It will bloom year-round in warm climate areas with a peak in 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. 'Petite Pink' oleander is however less cold-hardy than most Oleanders and should be used in very sheltered areas near the coast.
- Grows upright with an open habit to 3-6 ft. high and wide (90-180 cm). Ideal for small gardens.
- 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 mites, scale insects, and mealybugs.
- Prune lightly as needed to shape after flowering
- Propagate via semi-hardwood /softwood tip cuttings
- All parts are highly toxic if ingested. Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 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 | Nerium Oleander - Oleanders |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Pathways, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 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 | Nerium Oleander - Oleanders |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Pathways, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |