NERIUM OLEANDER ‘RED’

RED OLEANDER

OVERVIEW:

Nerium ‘Red’ is a vigorous evergreen shrub valued for its abundant red flowers and excellent tolerance of heat, drought and difficult urban conditions. Its dense foliage provides year-round structure, while its long flowering season adds strong color to the landscape. Oleanders are particularly useful for screens, hedges and large-scale plantings.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Nerium oleander ‘Red’
Common Name: Red Oleander
Family: Apocynaceae
Suggested Uses: Hedges, screens, medians, windbreaks

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 8–15 ft.
Width: 6–12 ft.
Foliage: Long, narrow, dark green evergreen leaves
Flower: Red, showy flowers
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Upright, dense shrub

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low to Moderate
Soil: Well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 8–11

Note: All parts of oleander are poisonous if ingested.