General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4 - 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Other: Every part of this plant is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Oleander
Also sold as:
  • Peachblossom

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Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2016-04-29
A variegated bloom
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-11-06
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-04-16
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-02-16
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-07-02
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2012-04-15
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2012-04-15
Has a slight fragrance
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Comments:
  • Posted by TexasPlumeria87 (Plano, TX - Zone 8a) on Jul 10, 2012 7:57 AM concerning plant:
    I've read on the internet the minimum zone requirement is 9a. I live on the borderline of 7b and 8a, and even during the worst winters, the tender tips freeze, but not the older leaves. I have mine planted on the west side of my house in an exposed area and it has done well for 10 years. It’s very drought tolerant too. I never water it, even during bad droughts.

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