Overview
Nerium oleander yellow-flowered is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Nerium, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nerium oleander yellow-flowered 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 yellow-flowered is a well-branched evergreen shrub grown for its clusters of yellow flowers. It favours full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site and prefers moist but well-drained soil across chalk, clay, loam or sand. Hardiness is rated H3 (borderline in the UK), so give it protection from the coldest exposures. Flowering runs from June to September.
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 yellow-flowered is an evergreen member of the Apocynaceae, offered as a multi-stemmed shrub for warm, sheltered planting. Its placement among Mediterranean-style plants reflects the conditions it prefers: bright sun, a warm aspect and protection from prevailing cold winds. Plant into moist but well-drained soil; it will grow on chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid to alkaline pH. For best results choose a full-sun, south-facing and sheltered position. The UK hardiness rating H3 translates as borderline, so siting against a warm wall or in a courtyard can extend its season and reduce winter stress. It suits city and courtyard gardens, patio and container planting, cottage and informal borders, hedging or screens and wall-side borders where a Mediterranean character is wanted. Use it where a persistently evergreen, well-branched form is required and where summer colour is needed. Its yellow blooms appear from June to September.
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 yellow-flowered 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 yellow-flowered
- 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 yellow-flowered?
Nerium oleander yellow-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerium oleander yellow-flowered need?
Nerium oleander yellow-flowered 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 yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Nerium oleander yellow-flowered 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 yellow-flowered?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, Seed sowing at 16°C in spring.
