Oleander

Oleander Still Needs Water in Winter and a Common Mistake Can Cost It Its Roots

Oleander is tough in summer heat, but winter cold can quickly damage roots and shoots if it isn’t prepared properly. Timely protection, sensible watering, and the right overwintering spot make all the difference.

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Grow Oleander in Our Climate Without a Mediterranean Garden

Oleander can thrive on a terrace or balcony even in cooler climates if you grow it in a container and overwinter it correctly. Give it sun, free-draining compost, sensible watering and a cool, bright frost-free winter rest for weeks of summer flowers.

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How to Prune a Standard Oleander for Dense Growth, Health and Plenty of Flowers in a Cool Climate

A standard (tree-form) oleander needs regular pruning to keep a compact, balanced crown and to stop basal shoots from turning it back into a shrub. Time the cut for late summer to early autumn so it overwinters well and still flowers freely next season.

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