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A cross between two open-pollinated Oleanders, Nerium oleander Austin Pretty Limits® was quickly recognized as an one-of-a-kind, superb garden plant for punishingly hot places. Plants seem immune to heat, drought, salt, and air pollution. Deep rosy-pink, tubular flowers with flared petals, offset by dark, Willow-like evergreen leaves, bloom non-stop all year in warm climate gardens and all summer in containers on sunny Northern patios. A Proven Winners®/Color Choice® variety. 'ATXNOKHP' PP 32,313
Please note: all parts of this plant are highly toxic to humans and pets, if ingested, and may cause skin irritation; use caution when handling.
Nerium is a genus of one species, Nerium oleander, in the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae). Thought to have originated in the Mediterranean Basin, it has widely naturalized in that region. This tender, evergreen shrub, with leaves resembling those of the Olive plant, displays spectacular clusters of colorful funnel-shaped flowers. Oleander is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun and is tolerant of salt, making it a good seaside plant. It works well as a container plant. In areas colder than Zone 8, grow as a summer annual or overwinter indoors. All parts of the plant are highly toxic, causing it to repel most creatures like deer and rabbits, but requiring caution if there are children or pets present. Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling, as toxic milky sap is likely to irritate skin.
Exploring unique plants and sharing them with our customers is one of the greatest joys of our work. We’ve gathered a selection of remarkable shrubs and perennials that northern gardeners traditionally considered exotic specialties for “warm zone” gardens only. As growing conditions and Hardiness Zones shift, many of our customers now garden in milder climates, opening new possibilities for color and texture. These new offerings can also be treated as container plantings and overwintered indoors in colder areas. We invite you to browse these exciting selections and check each plant’s Hardiness Zone to find the best fit for your garden.
For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
Shipping
HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
WHEN WE SHIP
We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
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Growing guide
Latin Name Pronunciation: neer' ee-um
Nerium is a genus of one species, Nerium oleander, in the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae). This tender, evergreen shrub displays spectacular clusters of colorful funnel-shaped flowers. Oleander is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun and is tolerant of salt, making it a good seaside plant. It works well as a container plant. In areas colder than Zone 8, grow as a summer annual or overwinter indoors. All parts of the plant are highly toxic.
Light: Full sun is best for this plant, which tends to get leggy and bloom less with shade.
Soil: Not fussy about soil, average soil is fine, although it must be well-drained. In sandy soil the addition of compost is beneficial.
Watering: Tolerant of drought once established but may require supplemental water in hot weather.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed, especially if plants are grown near an already fertilized lawn. If leaves look pale or flowering diminishes, apply a slow-release low-nitrogen granular fertilize, preferably in spring. Plants grown in containers will need to be fertilized with a liquid or water-soluble bloom-boosting formulation such as White Flower Farm’s All Bloom, which is 15-30-15, every 3-4 weeks.
Pruning: Plants may be pruned to shape or to reduce the size of the plant, and old canes can be removed to rejuvenate the plant, but do so with extreme caution. Always wear gloves and long sleeves and keep children and pets away until the toxic, irritating sap dries.
Overwintering: Oleander plants can either be kept semi-dormant in a cool room with bright light and reduced watering, or encouraged to keep blooming in direct sunlight with more water.
Pests/Diseases: This plant is generally not bothered by common pests.
