Overview
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. 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 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' is a well-branched evergreen shrub in the Apocynaceae grown for its summer-flowering display. It blooms from June to September and performs best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site. Accepts chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils across a range of pH values, provided they are moist but well drained. In UK terms it carries an H3 (borderline) hardiness rating and is suitable for patios, containers and sheltered borders.
About the genus
Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, rose laurel, be-still tree or rosebay, is a shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical areas as an ornamental and landscaping plant. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though it is usually associated with the Mediterranean Basin.
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In the garden
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' is an evergreen, well-branched shrub valued for its summer flowering habit. It belongs to the Apocynaceae and is cultivated primarily for seasonal flower interest while retaining foliage year-round. Flowering occurs from June to September, providing a consistent summer display when placed in the right site. Plant in a full-sun, south-facing position with protection from cold exposure; the cultivar is classed H3 (borderline) in UK hardiness terms, so a sheltered location is advisable. It tolerates a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam and sand — and performs in acid, neutral or alkaline conditions so long as the soil remains moist but well drained. For frost-prone gardens, a container on a sunny, sheltered patio allows easier winter protection. Use this oleander as a patio specimen, in courtyard plantings, or as an evergreen screen or wall-side border where shelter is available. It also suits cottage and informal gardens styled with Mediterranean planting. Planting against a warm structure or in a container extends its usefulness in cooler spots and concentrates the summer flowering in easily viewed positions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nerium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- 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 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d)
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, Seed sowing at 16°C in spring
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Mealybugs, Red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d)?
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) need?
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Nerium oleander 'Mrs Magnolia Willis Sealy' (d)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, Seed sowing at 16°C in spring.
