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Dwarf Oleander

A wonderful flowering broad-leaved evergreen shrub. Use this dwarf variety for the shrub garden, as a specimen or hedge, or in containers. Where not hardy, overwinter indoors. Remove spent flowers for continued bloom. Prune lightly, as needed. Tolerant of many conditions. All parts are toxic; contact may irritate skin.

Companion Plants

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Common Boxwood

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Dwarf Oleander

  • Botanical name

    Nerium oleander

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6' (1.8 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Helen B.'s collection