Overview
Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) 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 'Ville de Carpentras' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Nerium, 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 moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and Mediterranean-style plantings, it is hardy under glass (H1b) and can be propagated by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, or air layering in spring. It offers winter interest and is ideal for low-maintenance hedging, screens, and informal garden borders.
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 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) 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 'Ville de Carpentras' (d)
- 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 'Ville de Carpentras' (d)?
Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) need?
Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander 'Ville de Carpentras' (d) 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 'Ville de Carpentras' (d)?
Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering in spring.
More in the Nerium genus
- Nerium oleander 'Mainate'
- Nerium oleander 'Petite White'
- Nerium oleander 'Souvenir d'Emma Schneider'
- Nerium oleander dwarf
- Nerium oleander subsp. oleander