- Oleander
Botanical name: nerium oleander
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and 10 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: pink/red/orange/purple/white
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: can grow 2 or more ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: hedge, screening plant, backdrop border
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: relatively salt tolerant
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the spring as soon as new growth begins to emerge
Best time to plant: early spring or early-mid fall
Best type of soil: sandy and clay soil
Companion plants: coneflower, yarrow, catmint, zinnia, jasmines
Toxicity level: EXTREMELY TOXIC FOR HUMANS AND PETS IF INGESTED. EVEN INGESTING SMALL AMOUNTS CAN BE DEADLY!
Invasive species: yes
