Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: oleander, East Indian oleander, Jamaica South Sea rose, laurier rose, rose bay or sweet-scented oleander.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: oleander, East Indian oleander, Jamaica South Sea rose, laurier rose, rose bay, sweet-scented oleander
Scientific name: Nerium oleander L.
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) – Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Oleander (Nerium oleander L.) – Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
