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Nerium oleander ‘Petite Red’

Petite Red oleander
Cerise pinwheel flowers spring to fall on this tough evergreen shrub. Easy care. Dwarf variety. All parts toxic to humans and pets if ingested; sap irritates skin.
height 3–5ft
width 3–5ft
tolerates Coast, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Oleander is drought-tolerant and can live quite happily on little or no water once it’s established, though it’ll grow more slowly and may not look as lush. To keep your oleander looking its blooming best, be sure to water it consistently and deeply while it’s getting established, then after a few years give it a good deep soaking every couple of weeks. It will also be happy to have more water, provided the soil drainage is adequate. We have seen it in Greek habitat filling seasonally dry watercourses.
hardy
to		 15F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin Cultivar, Mediterranean
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 12–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

This vigorous shrub can be coppiced (cut to the ground) every few years to keep it compact. Naturally grows into a billowing, nice as an informal hedge.
Will grow in chilly fog belt gardens but may be shy to bloom.
In cold-winter zones, may die back and regrow from the roots.
Do not burn oleander debris—inhaling the smoke is dangerous.
Salt- and coast-tolerant, though blooms better along the central and southern coast; choose sunniest exposure there.

Special Interest

Some plants are mildly fragrant in bloom.