Overview
Nerium oleander 'Petite White' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nerium oleander 'Petite White' 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 'Petite White' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Nerium genus, known for its linear or narrowly oblong foliage and clusters of salver-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and sheltered, south-facing positions, preferring 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, it is valued for its low maintenance and use in hedging or screening. It flowers in spring and summer and requires protection in the UK climate (H1b hardiness).
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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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 'Petite White' 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 'Petite White'
- 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 'Petite White'?
Nerium oleander 'Petite White' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander 'Petite White' need?
Nerium oleander 'Petite White' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nerium oleander 'Petite White' hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander 'Petite White' 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 'Petite White'?
Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering in spring.
