Nerium oleander 'Petite Salmon'

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Petite Salmon Oleander

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer:

Description

Oleander is an evergreen shrub with moderate to fast growth. Leaves are narrow, 4"-12" long, dark green, leathery, and glossy that are attractive in all seasons. Flowers are in clusters on branch ends which bloom from late spring through fall. 'Petite Salmon' grows 3'-6' tall and wide with salmon colored flowers.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.