Oleander (Nerium oleander 'Red Cardinal')

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Resistances
Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Gophers/Voles, Humidity tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt tolerant, Squirrels
Suitable Locations
Street Tree
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
2"-3"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Not suitable for containers, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Other: Mainly in summertime, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
6 feet to 12 feet, possibly to 15 feet
Plant Spread
6 feet to 10 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Detailed Information

Nerium oleander, including the ‘Red Cardinal’ cultivar, is native to a broad region encompassing:

* **The Mediterranean Basin:** This is its primary area of origin.
* **North Africa:** Similar climates and environments to the Mediterranean.
* **The Middle East:** Extending eastward into Iran and the Indian subcontinent.
* **Parts of Asia:** It can be found as far east as parts of southern China.

Oleander thrives in warm, temperate to subtropical climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, often found along riverbeds, in dry streambeds, and in other areas with access to water. It can tolerate drought and is often used in landscaping in warm, dry regions.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots, Not suitable for containers