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Oleander
Nerium oleander
East Indian oleander, Jamaica South Sea rose, Laurier rose, Rose bay, Sweet-scented oleander
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This tender evergreen shrub is often planted along roadsides as a beautiful shrub or small tree in warmer climbs but is a favourite container plant else where. Needing to be kept above 2C it will flower almost throughout the year given favourable conditions. It is very poisonous and in South Africa it has been classified as invasive and recommended to Not be planted anymore.
Planning
Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering time
Summer
Fruiting time
Autumn
Harvesting
Do not use any part of this plant!
Propagation
Seed
The seedpod burst open to disperse fluffy brown seeds by wind. They germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Cuttings
Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, approx. 7.5cm sections or terminal shoots of the current years growth. Place in a propagator (12-20C) to speed rooting.
Special features
Drought resistant
Once established, it can endure severe drought.
Wet sites
Often found along riverbeds and streams.
Hedge plant
Effective screen.
Geography
Origin
Southwest Asia
Environment
Light
Full Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH preference
Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Frost hardiness
Half-Hardy
Personality
Family
Apocynaceae
Flower colour
, Pink, White, Red
Scent
Mild
Problems
Can suffer from scale insects, spider mites and mealy bugs when grown under glass but otherwise pest and disease free.
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