9 of the Best Varieties of Oleander Shrubs to Grow in Your Garden
You know the phrase, “an iron fist in the velvet glove”? Scholars like to quibble over who uttered it first, with Napoleon as the leading candidate.
Me, I’d argue only that they could have been talking about oleander when they said it.
Like a fine fabric, these evergreen flowering shrubs are beautiful and luxurious, with their profusion of colorful blooms and blade-shaped green or variegated leaves.
But, like that iron fist, Nerium oleander are also tough as nails.
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They withstand heat, drought, and even salty air to thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10, or even 11, as outdoor plants – and bloom and bloom again while they’re doing it.
They do need a little extra help in colder climates, but they’ll do just fine if you grow them indoors or plant them in containers to bring inside when freezing temperatures loom.
There are many types of Nerium to choose from, especially if you’re willing to choose varieties that arrive as bare root stock, or to grow others from seed.
You might want to base your selection on their bloom color. These beauties have flowers in shades of cream, pink, red, salmon, and even purple.
We won’t be talking about yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia) here, because it’s a different species with its own options and areas where it thrives.
You can also choose from dwarf, mid-size, or tall types, depending on whether you plan to grow oleander in containers, as part of a hedge or privacy fence, or maybe as a single-trunk tree that reaches 15 feet or more.
As you’re pondering any of these options, please, please, heed this warning. The best
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