About
A tender evergreen shrub with narrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves with creamy yellow margins. Produces terminal clusters of pink flowers 3-4cm across, in summer.
About the genus
Nerium are evergreen shrubs with linear or narrowly oblong leaves and terminal clusters of salver- or funnel-shaped flowers, followed by long, bean-like seed-pods
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, smoke from burning is harmful. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In colder areas, grow under glass, or in containers that can be overwintered in an unheated greenhouse. Indoors, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost, in full light with good ventilation.
PruningPruning group 9; plants grown under glass may need restrictive pruning in late winter. Will tolerate hard pruning
PropagationPropagate by seed, by air layering in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)