Overview
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nerium oleander 'Mainate' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Nerium genus, known for its linear or narrowly oblong foliage and terminal clusters of salver-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and informal or Mediterranean-style gardens, 'Mainate' is hardy to UK zone H1b and offers interest during spring and summer. It can be propagated by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, or air layering in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nerium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nerium oleander 'Mainate'
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering in spring
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- Xylella fastidiosa, honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nerium oleander 'Mainate'?
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander 'Mainate' need?
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nerium oleander 'Mainate' hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander 'Mainate' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Nerium oleander 'Mainate'?
Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering in spring.
More in the Nerium genus
- Nerium oleander 'Petite White'
- Nerium oleander 'Souvenir d'Emma Schneider'
- Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d)
- Nerium oleander dwarf
- Nerium oleander subsp. oleander