Nerium Oleander Splendens

Family

Apocynaceae

Origin

Southwest Asia

Description

A dense, bushy shrub, grows 4 to 5 feet tall, spreading 4 to 6 feet wide. It grows yielding salmon-colored blossoms from spring through fall which are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Not much distinguishes "Dwarf Petite" pink oleander from "Petite Salmon" oleander other than the color of its flowers.

Environment

Dwarf Pink Oleander prefers full sunlight. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, including difficult soil, salt spray, high pH, severe pruning, reflected heat from pavements and walls, and drought. But the one thing they can t withstand is winter temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the shrubs are drought-tolerant, they look their best when they are watered during dry spells. However, take care not to over water them. Yellowing leaves indicate that the plant is getting too much water. However, in cooler climates, you can grow an oleander plant in a container and bring it indoors when temperatures drop.

Landscape Use

Dwarf Pink Oleander is ideal for attracting birds and also adds texture and form to the garden.

Caution

All parts of oleander shrubs are poisonous and the smoke from burning oleander debris is toxic.