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gs Aug 14, 2001

I was given three mature oleanders in the sping.Im sort of new at gardening but have had a lot of luck with theese trees and want to grow some more.The trees now have seed pods on them (some are 6inches long) and i was wondering when and how to handle them if i were to grow new plants from seeds.Also , they have pretty much stopped blooming for the summer and need some pruning tips if anyone can help! Great forum!

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JanetR Ottawa, ON(Zone 4a) Aug 15, 2001

Easiest to start oleanders from cuttings. Cut off the new shoots (the stem must still be green) and root in dirt. They're so easy you can even put it right in the pot with the mother, if you're going for the bushy look. Just make sure they stay damp.

Can't help much with pruning, but here's what I know. They flower on new growth. If you want lots of flowers, trim any shoots that didn't flower this year to just above a leaf node. If you're lucky ;o) you'll get three new shoots from that spot. Other than that, just prune to keep it at a manageable height.

If anybody with more experience in pruning tells you something different, listen to them.

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paulgrow Allen Park, MI(Zone 6a) Aug 16, 2001

I was given a couple Oleander cuttings this spring; they look good but are very slow growing, is this normal?

Paul

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JanetR Ottawa, ON(Zone 4a) Aug 16, 2001

Until the roots are well established, don't expect too much. But they should be settled in by now. What kind of conditions do you have them in?

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Bloomer (Zone 9a) Aug 16, 2001

Wait for the seed pods to turn brown and are beginning to split. The seeds are fluffy, dandelion-looking things. It may take months for the pods to ripen to this point, depending on weather.
Sow in regular potting soil, covering seeds about 1/4". They readily germinate at 70 degrees.

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