Overview
Nerium oleander 'White' is a shrub, up to 2.5 metres tall, 1.5 metres wide shrub in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen, narrow lance-shaped, grey-green foliage. It typically grows around 4.0 m tall. Nerium oleander 'White' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loamy and clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include containers, borders and hedges. It is native to Mediterranean region and southern Asia.
About
Nerium oleander, the oleander, is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region east to southern Asia, from Morocco and Portugal east to India and Myanmar; the Flora of China also cites it as native in Yunnan in China. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
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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
- Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Nerium oleander 'White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Shrub, Up to 2.5 metres tall, 1.5 metres wide
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Narrow lance-shaped, Grey-green
- Height
- 4.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Containers, Borders, Hedges
- Native to
- Mediterranean region, southern Asia
- Toxicity
- Toxic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nerium oleander 'White'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nerium oleander 'White'?
Nerium oleander 'White' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander 'White' need?
Nerium oleander 'White' grows best in loamy and clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Nerium oleander 'White' grow?
Nerium oleander 'White' reaches a height of 4.0 m.
Is Nerium oleander 'White' hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander 'White' 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 'White'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Is Nerium oleander 'White' toxic?
Toxic.
