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Nerium oleander ‘Splendens’ (Oleander)

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Tough and vigorous, Nerium oleander ‘Splendens’ (Oleander) is a spectacular evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of large clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, soft pink double flowers. Interestingly, some petals may display white streaks of freckles, adding further beauty to the plant. ‘Splendens’ will bloom year-round in warm climate areas, and throughout summer in other areas. 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 6-12 ft. high (180-360 cm) and 8-12 ft. wide (240-360 cm).
  • 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.

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 Apocynaceae
Genus Nerium
Common names Oleander
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 6' - 12'
(180cm - 3.7m)
Spread 7' - 12'
(210cm - 3.7m)
Spacing 144" (3.7m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Garden Uses Pathways, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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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 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 Apocynaceae
Genus Nerium
Common names Oleander
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 6' - 12'
(180cm - 3.7m)
Spread 7' - 12'
(210cm - 3.7m)
Spacing 144" (3.7m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Garden Uses Pathways, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard
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