OLEANDER CAREĪustin Pretty Limits® oleander. Containers should be 10 to 14 inches wide for smaller varieties and 14 to 24 inches wide for larger cultivars. Make sure containers have adequate drainage holes. Use a high quality all-purpose potting soil. Space plants 4 to 12 feet apart, depending on the variety. Fill in the hole with soil, tamp down gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Remove plant from container and tease out roots if potbound.
Dig a hole 2 to 3 times wider and slightly deeper than the root ball. Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter.
Wear protective clothing and gloves to avoid direct contact with the plant. Avoid planting around curious children or pets. Plants can tolerate some shade, but may become lanky and produce fewer flowers with less light.
Spring or fall, when the weather is cooler Where to plant: Photo by: Botond Horvath / Shutterstock When to plant: Is oleander poisonous?Īll parts of the oleander plant are highly toxic to humans and pets. The toxic properties of oleander protect it against certain enemies including deer. Is oleander invasive?īecause of its extensive root system, oleander can be difficult to eradicate and can be invasive in some southern regions. The elegant foliage adds fine texture to the landscape. Slender olive-like green or variegated leaves 2 1/2 to 8 inches long grow on sturdy stems. Prolific clusters of funnel-shaped five-petaled flowers occur in hues of pink, white, red, coral, purple, or yellow. Year-round, with peak bloom in warmer months Flowers: Oleander prefers average soil with good drainage and a neutral pH between 6.5-7.5. Plants can tolerate an occasional light frost. Oleander is adaptable to many challenging conditions including drought, heat, salty air and urban pollution. 4 to 20 feet tall, 3 to 15 feet wide Light exposure:
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