¡OLÉ!™ Bicolor Red Oleander (Nerium)
Shrub
- Ruffled red blooms are a thrilling addition to sunny borders.
- Evergreen; glossy foliage takes center stage year-round.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs!
- Low-maintenance, fragrant, & pollinator-friendly.
- Zones 8-11, sun, 6′ tall x 4′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Safety notice: oleanders are toxic and should never be ingested.
Details
Patent: PPAF
Common name: Oleander
Zone: 8 - 11
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Height x width: 4-6' tall x 4' wide
Flower color: Red, pink, white
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Year-round
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, fragrant, evergreens, drought tolerant, deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, low maintenance, container-friendly
Uses: Specimen, hedge, mixed borders, foundation, flower garden, pollinator garden, rock gardens, container garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs, but can withstand some periods of drought once established.
Space: Minimum 4’ apart
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not necessary. In fact, fertilizing may cause the plant to push out more foliage than flowers.
Winterizing: Laying down a 2-3" layer of mulch at the base can help keep the plant more moist.
Maintenance: Little pruning is required, but if necessary, take special precautions to handle all waste - it is toxic.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.