Evergreen Shrub – Twist of Pink Variegated Oleander

Twist of Pink Variegated Oleander 

Botanical name: oleander nerium ‘planst’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-8 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10 

Foliage color: green, white, yellow 

Flower color: pink, white 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the late summer months 

Landscape use: accent plant, container plant, hedge, mass planting 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, variegated foliage 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: lavender, rosemary, lantana, salvia 

Toxicity level: EXTREMELY EXTREMELY EXTREMELY TOXIC FOR HUMANS AND PETS, EVEN IF INGESTED IN VERY SMALL AMOUNTS

Invasive species: no