Monday, July 14, 2008

Oleanders for summer color


Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Full Sun - USDA Zones 8-10.
Hardy Red Oleander. This desert landscape shrub has beautiful red blooms all summer long. Likes warmer temperatures may be stressed in colder climates. Grows up to 20ft tall.

Oleanders provide red, pink or white color all summer long. If you live in the lower eleveations of the south or southwest they will thrive all year long.

There is also the dwarf oleander that will not grow more than 5ft tall. Ask for them at you local nursery.

Color your world nurseries have lots of Oleanders to chose from. Come by today and see yourself.