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Oleander 'Splendens'

Neriumoleander

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Family

Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nerium (NER-ee-um)

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Species

oleander (oh-lee-AN-der)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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