Nerium oleander 'Variegatum' (v)
variegated oleander
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
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Yellow Cream | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Cream | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow Cream |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC 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
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In 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.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by air layering in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 9; plants grown under glass may need restrictive pruning in late winter. Will tolerate hard pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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