Oleander. A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful double pink flowers and attractive variegated foliage. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
Nerium oleander ‘Variegatum’
A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful double pink flowers and attractive variegated foliage
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Nerium |
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Species | oleander |
Varietry | 'Variegatum' |
Common Name | Oleander |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Thin out overgrown plants |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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